How to Cope with Depression?

According to the Mayo Clinic, depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems.

Depression can erase sensations of pleasure, stifles creativity, and shuts down hope. It also can cause emotional pain to the person experiencing it, and his close family and friends. The good news is depression can be manageable even beyond medications. The affected person can make some lifestyle changes to boost his mood and help mitigate many of the symptoms. Below are useful tips for coping with depression:

1. Stay in touch, and schedule pleasant activities.

2. If you’re up for exercise, consider a walk around the block.

3. It can be helpful to create a routine, try to keep a regular sleep schedule.

4. Face your fears, don’t avoid the things you find difficult.

5. Try to eat a healthy diet, it can help you feel your best.

6. Try something new entirely, this can improve your overall well-being.

7. Volunteering helps improve your mental health.

8. Get help if you’re still feeling down or depressed after a couple of weeks.

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Resources

Mayo Clinic. “Depression (major depressive disorder)”. Accessed March 18, 2021.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20356007

WHO. “Depression”. Accessed March 18, 2021.

https://www.who.int/health-topics/depression#tab=tab_1

Institute of Mental Health (IMH). “Coping with depression”. Accessed March 18, 2021.

https://www.imh.com.sg/wellness/page.aspx?id=554