Tips for dealing with depression.

Tips for dealing with depression: If you are going through depression, the best thing you can do is to get help from a therapist. To get the most from your therapy, you can do the following things to help yourself too. Here are a few things you can do to make yourself feel better. They may seem easy, but they can help a lot.

Tips for dealing with depression:

Notice good things in your life

Depression affects how a person views things around him. Things may seem negative, and hopeless. To shift your opinion, make it a goal to notice at least 5 good things every day. The more you notice what’s good, the better you will experience.

Eat healthy foods and drink enough of water

Many people with depression do not feel much like eating. Some depressed people tend to eat more. But what you eat can affect your energy and mood. So with depression, you need to make sure to eat right. For most people, eating healthy means, eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains which is right to eat in such a situation. Also, limit carbs and food with added sugar, like desserts. Avoid waiting too long for eating. Even if you do not feel hungry, eat something healthy and light. And do not bypass to stay hydrated with lots of water. Avoid caffeinated and sweet drinks whenever possible. 

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Express yourself

With depression, your imagination and sense of fun may seem blocked. But it can help you to do things that get your creativity flowing. It can be painting, drawing, or doodling. Writing or dancing. Chat with a friend or play with a pet. Watch a funny movie or find something to laugh about. Do things you can enjoy. Even a little. That helps shift depression around.

Avoid living on problems

It feels good to talk through a problem with a caring friend. But depression can lead people to groan, condemn, and abstract problems too much. It can keep you focused on what is wrong. It is fine to share your thoughts and feelings with people who care. But do not let the problems be all you talk about and talk about some good things too. Try to divert your negative thoughts into more positive ones. This can help your mood become more positive.

Exercise

Take a 20- 30-minute brisk walk every day. Or you can do yoga, play a sport, stretch, or dance, whatever suits you the best. People with depression may not find it fun to be active. Still, try your level best to get yourself to do it anyway. If you need motivation, ask a friend to exercise with you. Starting any of the above-mentioned activities helps boost your mood. Keep doing it.

If you are going through depression, show yourself some empathy and kindness. When you are going through a difficult time, it helps to know you are not alone. Be patient with yourself. In many cases, depression takes time to heal.