Being depressed is painful and debilitating. An estimated 10 percent of adults in the United States suffer from symptoms of depression each year, resulting in family strife, loss of work productivity, and misery for the person affected by the condition and those around them. While getting professional medical help for depression is always a good idea, especially if the condition is severe, there are also many non-medical solutions a person can take on their own to reduce symptoms of depression. Many therapists and doctors advise that depressed patients take steps like these, along with counseling and medication. Here are nine ways a depressed person can engage in self-help to overcome or reduce the symptoms of mild to moderate depression.
1. Get Some Exercise
2. Challenge Negative Thoughts
3. Regularly Eat Wholesome Foods
4. Get Adequate Sleep
5. Drink Plenty of Water
6. Make a Change in Routine
7. Get a Routine
8. Laughter
9. Help Someone Else
Download the file below to read more about each ways and how to get started.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XGEk10B7rT2waWWNPjXRvGZ3S2yU_tTG1ZHmROlEHhU/edit?usp=drivesdk
Thanks, these tips are really useful for maintaining a good healthy mental equilabrium.