Pessimism, constant sadness, loss of interest in life, irritability, insomnia, drowsiness, inability to concentrate are all signs of a depressive state. And it is in our power to cope with it without leading to depression, which will have to be dealt with with the help of doctors and medicines.
Aromatherapy. At the first sign of depression, purchase essential oils: basil, clary sage, jasmine, or rose. All of these oils are often found in a regular pharmacy. Drop 2-3 drops of essential oil into a cup of boiling water and inhale the vapors for a few minutes. You can also add 5-6 drops of any of these essential oils to your bath, or 1-2 drops to the edge of your pillow. The oils will help relieve mental fatigue, help improve sleep, and you will finally be able to make the right decisions in your life.
Physical exercise. Physical activity improves blood circulation, supplies the brain with blood, lifts mood and helps fight depression. Make it a rule to devote one hour to basic exercise and stretching exercises. And several times a week go out for half an hour to run slowly or walk several kilometers at a brisk pace. While walking or jogging, try to collect all your thoughts, the solution to the problem will be found almost by itself.
Herbal medicine. St. John's wort, lavender, oat straw and wormwood leaves can help you fight depression. Mix 2 tablespoons of St. John's wort and one spoonful of the rest of the herbs. Brew the tincture and consume 1 teaspoon 3 times a day. After a week of herbal medicine, you will feel much better. Do not limit yourself to these herbs, but add linden, thyme, mint to regular tea.
Psychotherapy: Music, dance, meditation, relaxation, yoga can all help fight depression. These techniques simultaneously stimulate and relax the body.
Meditation is a way to stop the usual flow of thoughts and learn to look at questions in a new way. To do this, you need to find a quiet, calm place, sit comfortably and try to focus only on your breathing for 15-20 minutes. If thoughts creep into your head, drive them away and return to breathing again. After a week of exercise, you can return to solving your problem, which drives you into depression.
Learn to breathe deeply. A person practically all his life breathes superficially. But it is deep breathing that makes it possible to relieve tension, relax the nervous system and accelerate the delivery of oxygen to the body.
Feel free to sing and dance. It is this energy that will help you bounce back and find balance faster. Feel free to your musical tastes and movements. If you want to listen to this particular music, then your body wants it. But try not to listen to sad music for too long.
Nutrients and Diet. Depression symptoms are exacerbated by a lack of nutrients in the body. So include whole grains, lean meats, fruits, vegetables, red fish, and low-fat dairy in your diet. Avoid alcohol, sugar, and caffeine. These foods will only aggravate the depressive state.
Think positively, follow simple recommendations - and you will quickly get out of a depressive state. Returning to balance, finding the right solution to the problem, deciding what to do is actually not as difficult as it seems at first glance.
