Cooking came in as a Blessing
By Arka Naskar
Life is a very interesting journey to go to but there are ups and downs in it. The down in my life came with depression. Now,Depression is a serious mental health issue that affects millions of people around the world. While there are various treatments available, it can be challenging to find one that works for everyone. As someone who has struggled with depression in the past, I can attest to the positive impact that cooking has had on my mental health.
When I was going through depression, I found myself feeling hopeless and helpless. I found myself struggling to find a sense ofpurpose in my daily life. I would wake up each day feeling unmotivated and exhausted, with no clear idea of how to spend my time. However, as time went on, I realized that cooking could be a great way to distract myself from any negative thoughts and feelings. I started with simple recipes, and as I gained confidence, I started trying more challenging recipes. Cooking gave me a sense of accomplishment, which was essential in helping me feel better.
When I cooked a meal, I felt like I had achieved something, no matter how small. This feeling of accomplishment made me feel more positive about myself, and as a result, my depression started to lift. Cooking also gave me a sense of control over my life. When I was going through depression, I felt like everything was out of my control. However, when I cooked, I was in charge of what I was making and how I was making it. Every time I was chopping , I knew what to do how to do , every time I was cooking it was as if I knew what to control and this sense of control helped me feel more confident and empowered. Cooking also allowed me to focus on the present moment, rather than dwelling on past mistakes or future anxieties. As I prepared each dish, I became fully immersed in the process, paying close attention to the flavors, textures, and aromas that filled the kitchen.
This mindfulness helped me to alleviate my depression symptoms by bringing me back to the present moment and away from my negative thoughts Another way that cooking helped me out of depression was through the social aspect of it. I started inviting friends and family over for dinner, and we would cook together. This social interaction helped me feel less isolated and alone, which is a common feeling when going through depression. Cooking and sharing meals with others brought me joy and gave me a sense of community. Finally, cooking helped me take care of my physical health. When I was going through depression, I wasn't taking care of myself as well as I should have been. However, when I started cooking, I was making healthier meals, which helped me feel better physically. Eating well also helped improve my mood and energy levels.
In conclusion, cooking has been an incredibly valuable tool in my journey with depression. It has provided me with a sense of purpose and accomplishment, mindfulness and focus, increased confidence and self-esteem, and strengthened relationships with others. It may not work for everyone, but it is definitely worth trying. Not only can it be a therapeutic activity in and of itself, but it can also have positive ripple effects throughout other areas of your life.
Life is a very interesting journey to go to but there are ups and downs in it. The down in my life came with depression. Now,
When I was going through depression, I found myself feeling hopeless and helpless. I found myself struggling to find a sense of
When I cooked a meal, I felt like I had achieved something, no matter how small. This feeling of accomplishment made me feel more positive about myself, and as a result, my depression started to lift. Cooking also gave me a sense of control over my life. When I was going through depression, I felt like everything was out of my control. However, when I cooked, I was in charge of what I was making and how I was making it. Every time I was chopping , I knew what to do how to do , every time I was cooking it was as if I knew what to control and this sense of control helped me feel more confident and empowered. Cooking also allowed me to focus on the present moment, rather than dwelling on past mistakes or future anxieties. As I prepared each dish, I became fully immersed in the process, paying close attention to the flavors, textures, and aromas that filled the kitchen.
This mindfulness helped me to alleviate my depression symptoms by bringing me back to the present moment and away from my negative thoughts Another way that cooking helped me out of depression was through the social aspect of it. I started inviting friends and family over for dinner, and we would cook together. This social interaction helped me feel less isolated and alone, which is a common feeling when going through depression. Cooking and sharing meals with others brought me joy and gave me a sense of community. Finally, cooking helped me take care of my physical health. When I was going through depression, I wasn't taking care of myself as well as I should have been. However, when I started cooking, I was making healthier meals, which helped me feel better physically. Eating well also helped improve my mood and energy levels.
In conclusion, cooking has been an incredibly valuable tool in my journey with depression. It has provided me with a sense of purpose and accomplishment, mindfulness and focus, increased confidence and self-esteem, and strengthened relationships with others. It may not work for everyone, but it is definitely worth trying. Not only can it be a therapeutic activity in and of itself, but it can also have positive ripple effects throughout other areas of your life.
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