5 Ways to Deal With Depression
66According to the World Health Organization, up to twenty percent of people are susceptible to depression during their lifetime[i]. With such a large portion of the population prone to this mental health condition, it is alarming that many still do not understand it, nor have the necessary tools to deal with it.
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1. Seek medical help for severe depression.
If you are severely depressed, don’t attempt to make yourself feel better by looking for quick fixes. The first, and most important, step you can take to better mental health is to seek help from the medical field. If you have been depressed for some time and it has reached the point of you feeling suicidal or wanting to hide away from the rest of the world, you should seek medical help immediately.
2. Become more active.
Sometimes doing something as simple as becoming more socially active can help depression. Depression commonly causes people to want to stay in bed all day, or not go anywhere at all. Before you get to a low point, get outside, go shopping, or do something that will get you out and among other people.
3. Get plenty of exercise and rest.
While physical exercise is important, it is also important to give yourself a mental workout as well. Utilize brain challenging puzzles and electronic games to help stimulate your brain frequently. Likewise, make sure you get plenty of rest. Going without sleep for too long will only aid in the depression you might already be feeling.
4. Stay away from negative people.
If you are already feeling depressed, the last thing you need to do is align yourself with pessimistic people. They will only serve to drag you down even further. You already know who makes you feel bad when you’re around them. So stay away from them when you’re feeling down.
5. Don’t wait too late to get help.
Far too many people suffer from depression quietly, hoping it will go away on its own. If you have felt depressed for some time and have fought it on your own, but it’s only getting worse, get help now. Don’t wait another day.
Reference
[i] http://www.searo.who.int/en/Section1174/Section1199/Section1567/Section1826_8101.htm
*This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice or attention. If you or someone you know is depressed, seek the help of a professional immediately.
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Stay away from negative people helps you a lot..Thanks for the great tips
Hi Hope, just wanted to say that I really appreciate your article. Also thank you for helping to raise awareness for this illness, it really is a silent killer. It is truly mind-boggling that so few people actually know what a depression is... or even whether they are developing one.
1 in 5....WOW, that's amazing statistics!
This is great advice. Mental illness gets a very low profile although it is important to recognise its damaging effects. Here in Australia, the government recognises this and is doing a lot of things to combat this illness. 1 in 5 Aussies are apparently affected by this illness. Thanks for sharing.
I am 100% agree with you. I think if we follow your deal...I can say, Good bye depression.
Great tips ... I really like the "get up, get out and get among positive people". The more active one is the more positive chemicals are produced by the brain/body.
interesting info on depression-- I like the tips on exercise, rest and staying away from negative people.
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jeyaramd Level 6 Commenter 4 months ago
These are excellent tips. Depression can happen to anyone. Its so important to reach out when you are depressed. Some people neglect depression as a phase or an annoyance. However, it can be real problem. I think its important for people to reach out and help people who are depressed. It may seem surprising, but there is so much we can do for people around us who are not as fortunate as us. Thanks for this much needed hub. Well said. Thanks again.