Fight Back : Depression !!! (mental health)

A sudden break in trust, losing someone close in your family, breakups and relationship troubles - all of these do hit us hard. very hard. All of our world, it seems like it's falling apart. Life seems but happy. it happens.
It cuts us all, depression. It doesn't come calling, nor soes it present a pre-notice, it just arrives. and many a times, there is no clear cut answer to the cause .all kinds of people experience it. Especially, the people who seem like they have it all together. It’s all relative and every situation is different. The causes of depression can be environmental, genetic or psychological.
But that's not all. Depression tends to dominate you, make you feel vunerable, helpless........and that's against all human spirit of growth and happiness. it not only affects your psychological health but also shows on your actions which goes against you.So take a chance and Fight back. Make it work your way....take a look over here....


1. The key to depression recovery : is to start with a few small goals and slowly build from there. Draw upon whatever resources you have.

• Turn to trusted friends and family members. Share what you’re going through with the people you love and trust. Ask for the help and support you need. You may have retreated from your most treasured relationships, but they can get you through this tough time.
• Try to keep up with social activities even if you don’t feel like it. When you’re depressed, it feels more comfortable to retreat into your shell. But being around other people will make you feel less depressed.
• Join a support group for depression. Being with others who are dealing with depression can go a long way in reducing your sense of isolation. You can also encourage each other, give and receive advice on how to cope, and share your experiences.

2. Develop a wellness toolbox Come up with a list of things that you can do for a quick mood boost. Include any strategies, activities, or skills that have helped in the past. The more “tools” for coping with depression, the better. Try and implement a few of these ideas each day, even if you’re feeling good.

Spend some time in nature. List what you like about yourself. Read a good book. Watch a funny movie or TV show. Take a long, hot bath.

Listen to music. Take care of a few small tasks. Play with a pet. Write in your journal. Do something spontaneous.

3. Change Your Diet

• Eating the proper foods is more than just about weight loss and weight gain. It’s more than just feeling good or getting your body to function properly. These are all incredibly important concerns, and could be contributing to your depression. But eating a different set of foods changes your body chemistry.

• Scientists have linked depression to low serotonin levels in your brain. When we eat sugar, it lifts our mood and suppresses our appetite. Unfortunately, this is only a temporary boost. When we come down off our sugar high, our mood crashes (and our body is apt to tell us we need to eat again, whether we do or not).

• What to Change Your Diet To : replace your sugar intake, eat proper foods like vegetables and fruits (which contain healthier levels/types of sugar) and take a multivitamin regularly. When you have a well-balanced diet, your body undergoes wild swings in body chemistry and blood sugar levels, which makes you healthier and makes you feel better.

4. Regular Exercise Makes Your Feel Better

• Another way to improve your depressed state is to get regular exercise. Exercise releases endorphins to the pleasure centers of your brain, gives you an adrenaline rush, and sends the blood flowing through your brain at an increased rate.

• This tends to make you more energetic, wake you up and make you feel “alive”. Increased blood flow also means you’re getting blood (oxygen, quicker healing) to those aches and pains around your body. There’s really no better way to make yourself feel better than to exercise.

• This is in addition to the obvious health benefits of being fitter and stronger, and carrying less unnecessary weight around. Exercise is a healing act for the depressed mind.

5. Seek professional help : I know this one is scary. But, sometimes talking with a friend and getting fresh air is not enough. If you are experiencing severe symptoms of depression that impede your daily functioning, it is imperative to seek professional help. Talking to a skilled professional can make a world of difference. Depending on the severity of your need, you might even require medication to control symptoms. Anyway you look at it, talking to a professional is an important step in the recovery process. It’s all good.

6. Fight depression by managing stress

Not only does stress prolong and worsen depression, but it can also trigger it. In order to get over depression and stay well, it’s essential to learn how to minimize and cope with stress.

• Identify your stressors. Figure out all the things in your life that are stressing you out. Examples include: work overload, unsupportive relationships, substance abuse, taking on too much, or health problems. Once you’ve identified your stressors, you can make a plan to avoid them or minimize their impact.
• Go easy on yourself. Many depressed people are perfectionists, holding themselves to impossibly high standards and then beating themselves up when they fail to meet them. Battle this source of self-imposed stress by challenging your negative ways of thinking.

• Plan ahead. If you know your stress triggers and limits, you will be able to identify and avoid many landmines. If you sense trouble ahead, protect yourself by dipping into your wellness toolbox and saying “no” to added responsibility.

All that matters in the end, is your determination to get back to normal and live more fully. Remember, " Life is not a destination but a journey " All problems you face are your tickets to lead a better life. All the best. :)

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