Depression Care : 10 ways to combat Depression

Depression care: 10 ways to Combat Depression

Depression is the commonest word used nowadays frequently. Many people suffer from depression knowingly and unknowingly. Even though there is an increase in awareness programs but still many people are not willing to talk about what they are suffering. Talking about Mental health disturbances, especially to an expert is considered a stigma even in this 21^st century. Homoeopathy works well in treating Depression. Here are some tips to combat depression without medication.

10 Practical ways to combat Depression:

Depression may happen as a result of Abuse {Emotional, Physical, or sexual}, violence, or loss of loved ones or family members. Nowadays people suffer because of being stressed for a long time.

Read here about the Types and symptoms of Depression

1. Write everything: Read the details about how to write.

Take a note, and write everything in your mind. Just write and be honest about the things that you are writing in your diary. Remember, no one gonna see that, its your private journal, so just write. “Writing calms your mind”. Don’t judge yourself, don’t escape from any thoughts and emotions, don’t label it good or bad things, just write.

2.Glam up:

When you are in depression, you won’t give importance to anything that includes your outlook. At one point, while seeing yourself in the mirror, your self-esteem will be totally beaten. To prevent low self-esteem or to improve your self-esteem, give importance to your outlook. Dress well, comb your hair, eat healthy food, do some skincare and exercise.

3. Have a routine and stick to it:

Because of your depressive symptoms like sleeplessness or extreme sleepy mode, irregular eating habits, and overthinking, you don’t have any routine and eventually it increases your depressive signs and symptoms.

So set a basic routine like after waking up, do some exercise, then bathing and breakfast. Similarly, have a routine and take mindful steps to stick to it.

4. Set small goals:

Goal setting is the best way to combat depression. So set goals which are easily attainable and accessible, goals that refresh you, goals that elevate your mood, goals that manage your time, and goals that reduce your stress. Accomplish each goal and give a reward to yourself.

5. Challenge your Thoughts:

Combating depression is not a linear line, there will be more ups and downs because of your thoughts which disturb your emotions, and your emotions which disturb your behavioral pattern. So challenge your thoughts by asking questions. Many times thoughts are intrusive and catastrophic, and addressing them is far enough to overcome them. You should aware of the strategies to regulate your emotions.

6. Try something new:

Monotony is the best friend of depression. So break the monotony to combat depression. Try something new, if you don’t know cooking, start cooking so many youtube channels are available to serve your purpose or learn dance or learn some instruments. Based on your interest, just try something new, it not only helps you to combat depression but also gives benefits to your Intellectual Health.

7. Do volunteerism:

Volunteerism provides you with a sense of purpose and it helps you to meet many new people and make friends. Additionally, it increases your social skills and improves your self-esteem. An underrated way to combat depression is Volunteerism.

8. Choose Gratitude as your Habit:

Just count your blessings and be grateful for the things you are having and not having. Say thanks for everything!! Practicing Gratitude improves your mind instantly.

9. Focus on building Healthy habits:

Depression is the place where all the bad habits enter easily because you feel empty inside you will seek happiness, peace and joy in external things. Beware of Addictions!! When you combat depression, just focus on building healthy habits little by little. Some healthy habits are Exercise, journaling, gratitude practice, walking, practicing mindfulness, and Meditation. Just add one by one to your routine and stick to you.

10.Eat right:

It is quite obvious to have binge eating or skipping meals or overeating while fighting depression. So be mindful of what you are eating. Your gut health plays a major role in your moods. It is always better to cook your own food. You know, cooking is a recommended therapy for better Mental health. Take food rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts and avoid processed foods.

Depression is curable. Remember, you are not alone in your mental health struggle. Seek professional help, nothing wrong with it.
“ You say, you’re depressed”- all I see is resilience. You are allowed to feel messed up and inside out. It doesn’t mean you are defective- it just means you are human”- David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas.

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