IF YOU FEEL DEPRESSED, HOW CAN YOU MANAGE WITH IT?

Depression drains your energy, hope, and drive, making it difficult to do what you need to feel better. But while overcoming depression isn’t quick or easy, it’s far from impossible. You can’t beat it through sheer willpower, but you do have some control—even if your depression is severe and stubbornly persistent. The key is to start small and build from there. Feeling better takes time, but you can get there if you make positive choices for yourself each day. Rule out a medical cause for your depression. Catch yourself when you're thinking self-destructive thoughts and turn them around. This isn't easy but when you find yourself thinking that nothing good ever happens to you, sit down and remember the good things. Write down every little thing that you've ever down that took even a tiny bit of talent or skill. The idea is to focus on your accomplishments and not the negatives in your life. Put your feelings down on paper. Start a daily journal where you record your emotions each day. Find a creative outlet. Some of the most famous artists and writers in history were depressed. Get some art supplies and paint or draw. Start writing a book or make some crafts. Channel your depression into an art form. Get off the sofa and go outside. Plan a daily walk at the same time each day and do it even if you don't want to. Regular exercise puts your mind in a more relaxed state and can lift your spirits. Alternately, join a health club and work out with a buddy. Talk to someone. Sometimes it helps to tell others how we feel and get their feedback. If you don't have a therapist or can’t afford one, call your public health agency and ask about free support groups in your community.

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First, Turn to trusted friends and family members. Share what you’re going through with the people you love and trust. Ask for the help and support you need. You may have retreated from your most treasured relationships, but they can get you through this tough time. Second, Try to keep up with social activities even if you don’t feel like it. Often when you’re depressed, it feels more comfortable to retreat into your shell, but being around other people will make you feel less depressed. And the last one, Join a support group for depression. Being with others dealing with depression can go a long way in reducing your sense of isolation. You can also encourage each other, give and receive advice on how to cope, and share your experiences.

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When I feel depressed, I always listen to music.
Turn up music my really love. Play it so loudly that it soaks in through my skin.
Dance in my pyjamas. Feel the pain lift. It look like a crazy girl, but I love to do. ><


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From the day that I feel depress.I will try to watch some movies
that I want to watch.Sometimes I go to a gym and practice workout.
Another way is don't think about what others think about problems.
I should try to improve yourself from those bad day.

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Feeling down or blue is a natural part of life. Here are various strategies
to help you cope with depression.
- Identify whether or not you have depression and seek help if necessary.
If you haven't already sought help for your depression, it's vital that you do so
and don't try to go through this alone.
- Sleep well. Sleep is essential to a healthy, balanced body.
- Exercise. A recent study showed exercise to be as effective as Zoloft in treating depression.

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