Every person, even strong-willed, purposeful, may experience a period of depression. When it seems to him that life has lost all meaning, that all efforts are in vain, and nothing good will happen anymore. As a rule, this happens after big troubles at work or in personal life. For example, after losing a job, the death of a loved one, divorce, etc. There are no general, universal methods of getting rid of depression, since each person is strictly individual. However, there are some rules to follow.
Instructions
Step 1
Resist the understandable temptation to feel sorry for yourself, blaming evil fate for everything! It is so natural (especially for women) to try to find sympathy from loved ones, friends, girlfriends. Of course, they will listen, sympathize, regret. Will depression disappear from this? Paradoxically, in most cases it will only intensify! But the paradox is only apparent, everything is natural. After all, other people with their sympathy only strengthen you in thought: you are unhappy, you feel bad.
Step 2
Remember the old truth: "Work is the best distraction from grief!" Of course, it should not be taken too literally. It is about any activity that can absorb your time and thoughts. Find yourself some kind of hobby, hobby. Spend more time with your friends. Be sure to do physical education if you have neglected it so far. There is a double benefit from it: and drive away heavy thoughts, and bring undoubted health benefits.
Step 3
Depression is often a natural consequence of extreme fatigue. For example, if there was a long emergency at the service, I almost had to spend the day and night there, while being very nervous. The overstrained organism endured, as if realizing that now was not the time to "become limp", but as soon as the work was done, it immediately "broke down." In this case, elementary rest and an orderly daily routine can effectively help. Try to take at least a short vacation. Sleep for at least 8 hours, in a well-ventilated area, and walk in the fresh air as soon as possible.
Step 4
Attend shows, concerts, sports. Read humorous literature, watch the same TV shows. It is very important for you now to smile as often as possible! Your every laugh is another step towards victory over depression.
Step 5
Get out into nature whenever possible. And if finances permit, be sure to go on a tourist trip! New impressions, new acquaintances - this will return your taste for life. And you will immediately feel that things are not so bad.
