subject: Dealing With Depression: The Natural And Effective Methods [print this page] Dealing with depression and the symptoms of depression is not easy. Medical professionals divide depression into two categories: situational depression and clinical depression. For the purposes of this article I will be talking primarily about situational depression, which is a period of sadness and despondency brought on by a life even, such as the death of a friend or loved one or a major life disappointment. Situational depression lifts on its own after a period of time and is very treatable.
REACH. Now that your feelings, emotions, painful memories, etc. have surfaced, we can reach out to someone for support. Family should be your #1 support. They will always be by your side no matter what. Making them aware of your issues can put them on alert and be there for you through this time. Do not do this alone. Seclusion is never the answer. Never think no one is there to help. Even if you do not have a family to support you, friends and/or counselors are there for you. Family and friends are a great place to start. Now that they have some idea of what is going on, reaching out to someone who has no emotional attachment to you is the next major step to conquer. Talking to someone you do not know is scary and hard. But counselors and other life coach individuals are there just for you during these times of depression. Seize this opportunity. The professionals know what they are doing and can offer you help. They want to help you overcome depression and learn how to cope with it in the future if it were ever to occur again. Get help today. Do not be embarrassed. Get better now and get better for you. Reach out when dealing with depression now!
Physical exercise is one of the best ways when dealing with depression symptoms. Rigorous physical exercise significantly raises the endorphins in your body. They are the body's "feel good" chemicals. Incorporate as much physical activity as possible every day. Take several brisk walks a day, join a health club, whatever it takes to get your body moving. It's even better if you can find an activity you enjoy or enjoyed before your depression began.
Find a walking buddy to help you keep up with your walking routine and if possible find someone who you enjoy talking to. Talking also helps you deal with depression.
Sing. Find a song, or CD you enjoy with an uplifting beat to it. Turn your stereo up and let fly. Have fun with it and before you know it, the blues will melt away.
Keep a journal when dealing with depression. Buy a journal and write in it whenever you feel sad or like talking. Don't worry about what you say or how you say. Just write whatever comes to mind. You don't ever have to show it to anyone. Writing is an excellent way to deal with depression on a day to day basis. You will be amazed at how it helps you express you thoughts and make sense of your world. The process itself will make you feel better.
Chocolate. It may sound silly, but eating chocolate has been found to help lighten a person's mood. Chocolate helps release endorphins, which help foster improvements in well-being, as well as help relieve pain. So indulge in your favorite chocolate when you're feeling blue.
Associate with happy people. The more you associate with more cheerful friends and family, the less chance you have of feeling down. So spend time with people you enjoy as often as possible.
DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL WHEN DEALING WITH DEPRESSION
Alcohol is a depressant. It slows your body and mind down and can make even a person who is not depressed feel down. If a drink makes you forget your problems for a time, realize it is temporary and the morning sadness will return. Alcohol affects your blood sugar levels and will affect your mood. If you are prone to depression you should always avoid alcohol. Avoiding alcohol is an excellent way to deal with depression.
