Best Ways to Overcome Depression


Best Ways to Overcome Depression
Problems, frustrations, failures and other disappointing moments in a person’s life may contribute to depression. This condition has been present on different parts of the world and millions of people are suffering from it. The symptoms of depression include sadness, hopelessness, fatigue and irritability. If the illness was left untreated and the person was not able to recover on his own, this could lead to worse conditions such as insomnia. There are many ways to overcome depression,here we're going to mention some of them.




Get outside

Our caveman friends saw lots of daylight; getting up at sunrise and going to sleep at sunset. Exposure to bright sunlight for 30 minutes a day either through sunlight or a light made for this, helps keep your internal clock set. This circadian rhythm helps to regulate our sleep/wake cycle and insures a good night’s sleep which in turn, helps our physical and mental health. Don’t wear sunglasses though; the exposure must come through your eyes!
 

Aerobic Exercise 

Primitive folks had to forage or work in the fields for their food. 30 minutes at least 3 times a week means those ‘runner’s high’ endorphins get released regularly. It’s also a good way to work through and release stress. You don’t have to run a marathon, just get your heart rate up to your target range – around 120 to 160 beats per minute depending on your age and condition. Walking works wonders. Get your doctor’s approval first!

 Sleep


Change your sleep routine so that it’s more conducive to a good night’s rest. Turn your lights down and go to bed at the same time everynight. Turn the t.v. off. Engage in calming, quiet activities like reading, taking a warm bath, etc. Avoid caffeine and alcohol. Don’t work late or do other stressful activities that cause your mind to race. Remember a tired body and quiet mind are the requirements for quality sleep.
 

Socialize

Remember the Amish farmer has his family and community to fall back on for support. There’s no reason you can’t too. Involve yourself with close friends and family. You don’t have to engage in heavy conversations about your plight, just have fun. Keep it simple and go to a movie, visit an art gallery or museum, go to a ball game, grab a cup of coffee or have a meal together. Just be with other people and your feelings of isolation will fade. Do this face to face (not online!) and do it regularly.

Divert Attention 

Take your away from the depression. When you are thinking about other people and things, you will think less about your depression. Doing this will take away some of the power it has in your life.

Feeling down or blue is a natural part of life. When people let us down, things go wrong, or we lose people we love, or the dreams we've valued, it appears. This sadness becomes a problem when it fails to pass and we don’t bounce back. If the sadness stretches over weeks, is occurring frequently and interferes with your ability to interact with people and enjoy your life, it is likely that you're experiencing some form of depression,but always remember things always change so be hopeful and stay depression free.


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3 comments:

  1. Wow.. these are very nice tips to overcome depression :) Thanks for sharing these tips! :)

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  2. Thanks for sharing this, I recently have a friend who battled with depression.

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  3. Thanks for shairng ! I agree with you that all these point is really important to overcome depression.

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