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Be patient with
yourself and celebrate each accomplishment. The steps may seem small, but
they'll quickly add up. If you continue to take positive steps day by day,
you'll soon find yourself feeling better.
5 tips for dealing with depression
1.
Stay connected
2.
Get moving
3.
Do things that make you feel good
4.
Eat a healthy, mood-boosting diet
5.
Challenge negative thinking
When you're depressed, the tendency is to withdraw and
isolate. Even reaching out to close family members and friends can be tough.
Compound that with the feelings of shame and the guilt you may feel at
neglecting your relationships.
But social support is absolutely essential to depression
recovery. Staying connected to other people and the outside world will make a
world of difference in your mood and outlook. And if you don't feel that you
have anyone to turn to, it's never too late to
build new
friendships
and improve your support network.
Look for support
from people who make you feel safe and cared for. The person you talk to doesn't have to
be able to "fix" you, he or she just needs to be a good listener - someone
who'll listen attentively and compassionately, without being distracted or
judging you.
Make face-time a priority.
Phone calls, social media, and texting are great ways to stay in touch, but they
don't replace good old-fashioned in-person quality time. The simple act of
talking to someone face to face about how you feel can play a big role in
lifting the fog of depression and keeping it away.
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.
Find ways to support others.
It's nice to receive support, but research shows you get an even bigger mood
boost from providing support yourself. So find ways' both big and small, to help
others: volunteer, be a listening ear for a friend, do something nice for
somebody.
More info:
www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/dealing-with-depression.htm
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