Depression, to one degree or another, is not familiar to almost everyone by hearsay. The main symptoms include depression, anxiety, melancholy and apathy. A person ceases to enjoy life. It is important to pull yourself together in time so as not to run the problem and not aggravate your condition.
Instructions
Step 1
Try to disconnect from all negative thoughts. Clear your brain, at least temporarily, of pressing problems. To do this, choose the option that is most convenient for you. For example, take a walk in the park, take a bath with a glass of wine, or have a cup of coffee on the balcony.
Step 2
Then think out loud about what you like in your life and what you don't. Think back to all your activities. Write your thoughts down on paper in two columns. Over time, you may be making changes to this list. This will help you prioritize your life.
Step 3
Get on with something. Simple, useful work, such as cleaning the house, washing the dishes, or working in the garden, will help you distract from negative thoughts. Exercise, such as swimming, jogging, or cycling, is helpful in such cases. Ideally, find a new interesting hobby for yourself that will bring positive emotions.
Step 4
Communicate. Do not be left alone with your problems, avoid loneliness. Meet friends, meet people who will bring new experiences to your life. Change your surroundings. The main thing is not to withdraw into yourself.
Step 5
Monitor your diet. Do not give up food, but do not drown out the longing by overeating. Include in your diet foods that induce the production of endorphins - the so-called hormones of happiness. These include, for example, bananas, oranges, dark chocolate. Give up alcohol - in such moments of depression, it will only aggravate your condition. During depression, especially carefully observe the daily regimen, sleep at least 8 hours.
Step 6
See a psychologist if you are not able to cope with the rolling depression on your own. Often, a look from the outside and practical advice from a stranger can help you look at life situations from a different angle. In severe cases, your doctor will prescribe antidepressants.
