Talking to someone close to you can go a long way in keeping away the blues. Your spouse/partner, your parents, your siblings or your close friends can be your pillar of strength during this depressive phase. Always remember… those who love you, will not judge you based on your weaknesses and will definitely give you the support you need.
2. Exercise.
Take a walk or jog a while. If you’re into sports like basketball or baseball, go sweat it out in the court or on the field. Exercising helps the release of endorphins, which in turn stimulate happiness.
3. Cry.
Experts believe that crying relieves a lot of stress. You’ll feel better once you’ve wet those eyes a bit.
4. Get some sunlight.
One of the simplest ways to get rid of depression is to step outdoors. Sunlight will surely make you feel better, especially if you tend to stay holed up in your house or in poorly lit environment.
5. Music to the rescue.
Listening to peppy numbers does surely elevate the spirits. Put on your dancing shoes and shake a leg to some groovy numbers. Join some salsa classes or take ballroom lessons. The Fred Astaire feel will make you float on air!
6. Don’t stay idle.
An idle mind is the devil’s workshop… an oft used phrase. Well, it’s true. The more occupied you are doing chores, the lesser the time, that you’ll spend thinking about depressing things.
7. Write.
Making your journal your best buddy would help you pour out your feelings and frustrations. You could chart out how you want to go about planning your strategy to combat depression.
8. Diet.
A well balanced nutritious diet would help you stay focused and keep your mind and body in perfect order, helping you cope better with anxiety during depressive phases.
9. Get a hug.
So get one of your loved ones to give you a nice, tight hug and you’ll be feeling much brighter and cheerful.
10. Seek professional help.
If the depression persists for more than two weeks, with periods of lack of sleep or change in appetite or a feeling of despair or worthlessness, consult a specialist. Remember, that the doctor is your best friend and the more you let him/her know how you’re feeling, the better and quicker will your recovery be. Anti- depressants can help you shorten your recovery period.
Follow these tips and you’ll be fast tracking your way to recovery, holding your head really high!