Weedhound is right in that it's impossible to "just look on the bright side" when you're in a deep depression. That's because of a neurochemical problem, a seratonin and/or dopamine deficiency and the such. It's at that time that I hold on to the one liferaft I have: logic. I know, logically, that there is a happy perception that I cannot picture right now, but I have experienced it and I will at some point. Then I do what it takes to get my seratonin back up... today that was taking an extra dose of painkillers (which was originally intended to treat an extra large dose of physical pain), but surely enough it skyrocketed my seratonin levels (I've checked up on this, these meds inhibit seratonin reuptake and cause mass production) and I was full of energy and possitivity.

A healthy neurochemistry is essential, but I also strongly believe that we have the ability to directly affect our neurochemistry by understanding the methods to change ones perception. Our own will is never enough, but depending on your skill, it can do a lot. Who knows, maybe an incredibly skilled mind can completely control ones neurochemistry, I certainly believe attaining total enlightenment in the Buddhist sense would enable you to do as such, as it is total liberation from suffering.


Oh on a side note, eating is definately a strong impulse of mine as well. I eat and eat and eat all day long, sometimes huge quantities of protein and carbs, but usually fruits. Thankfully, I seem to be incapable of getting fat at all