Being lonely is a normal part of our everyday lives and we've all been there. It really is just part of life. Depression, however, can be more fatal than just plain loneliness. It has far reaching effects that can, and often do, ruin self-esteem, health and well-being in the process.
Overcoming depression is not easy, you cannot beat it through sheer power although you do have some control over it. Here are five quick tips to aid in combating depression:
1. Take regular breaks from the firing line.
Do you get enough Light and Sunshine? A lack of exposure to sunlight is responsible for the secretion of the hormone called Melatonin, which could trigger a dispirited mood and/or a lethargic condition. Melatonin is only produced in the dark and lowers the body temperature, which makes you feel sluggish. If you are always cooped up in your room (with the curtains closed), you will find it hard to get out of bed and moving.
Taking a day off, or a weekend away - longer if you can - to get some breathing space will really help as well. Even just a day away from the firing line will enable you to get some distance from the problems, help you to gather your thoughts and reduce (at least) some of the causes of depression for you.
Tip #2. Keep Busy and Get Inspired.
Exercise releases endorphins into your system and will give you a natural boost - making it harder for depression to set in.
Set A Goal - No matter how difficult or discouraging life can be, remain firm and have an unshakable belief that you are capable of doing anything you desire. It is this kind of positive attitude, you will attain a cheerful disposition to beat the blues.
3. Stop beating yourself up. Self-deprecation is a huge part of stress, depression and anxiety. Each time you beat up on yourself, you erode your confidence and self-esteem.
Avoid negative self talk - telling yourself you're useless, worthless, stupid, hopeless, boring, ugly, and a loser. Equally, don't let yourself believe that other people hate you, find you difficult to be around and that you're better off being alone.
Negative self talk is incredibly powerful and they will hurt you. By accepting yourself and acknowledging that you're not perfect and that you make mistakes, just like everyone else does, will go a long way to overcome the effects of depression.
4. Isolation is another problem experienced by stress, depression and anxiety sufferers. It is quite o.k to want some time to yourself - but it's not o.k to be constantly alone and shun the companionship of others. When you constantly isolate yourself, you allow yourself to dwell on problems and events and beat yourself up for hours on end.
Also, did you know that exercising regularly is a vital depression buster. Simply because it allows your body to produce more endorphins than usual. Endorphins are sometimes called "the happy chemicals" because of their Stress-Reducing and Happiness-Inducing properties.
5. Limit your exposure to negative news.... Television, radio and newspapers are the best supply of negative news and will help lower your mood. In the main, these media service concentrate on the negative side of life: crime, corruption, war, scandal and natural disasters and can give you a distorted view of reality.
Take a break from watching the news, reading the paper or listening to the radio. Try avoiding the media for just a week to begin with - but ultimately if you can avoid it for long stretches at a time you'll find it has a much longer lasting effect.
These five depression busting tips will help raise your spirits and bring a better quality to your life.
Overcoming depression is not easy, you cannot beat it through sheer power although you do have some control over it. Here are five quick tips to aid in combating depression:
1. Take regular breaks from the firing line.
Do you get enough Light and Sunshine? A lack of exposure to sunlight is responsible for the secretion of the hormone called Melatonin, which could trigger a dispirited mood and/or a lethargic condition. Melatonin is only produced in the dark and lowers the body temperature, which makes you feel sluggish. If you are always cooped up in your room (with the curtains closed), you will find it hard to get out of bed and moving.
Taking a day off, or a weekend away - longer if you can - to get some breathing space will really help as well. Even just a day away from the firing line will enable you to get some distance from the problems, help you to gather your thoughts and reduce (at least) some of the causes of depression for you.
Tip #2. Keep Busy and Get Inspired.
Exercise releases endorphins into your system and will give you a natural boost - making it harder for depression to set in.
Set A Goal - No matter how difficult or discouraging life can be, remain firm and have an unshakable belief that you are capable of doing anything you desire. It is this kind of positive attitude, you will attain a cheerful disposition to beat the blues.
3. Stop beating yourself up. Self-deprecation is a huge part of stress, depression and anxiety. Each time you beat up on yourself, you erode your confidence and self-esteem.
Avoid negative self talk - telling yourself you're useless, worthless, stupid, hopeless, boring, ugly, and a loser. Equally, don't let yourself believe that other people hate you, find you difficult to be around and that you're better off being alone.
Negative self talk is incredibly powerful and they will hurt you. By accepting yourself and acknowledging that you're not perfect and that you make mistakes, just like everyone else does, will go a long way to overcome the effects of depression.
4. Isolation is another problem experienced by stress, depression and anxiety sufferers. It is quite o.k to want some time to yourself - but it's not o.k to be constantly alone and shun the companionship of others. When you constantly isolate yourself, you allow yourself to dwell on problems and events and beat yourself up for hours on end.
Also, did you know that exercising regularly is a vital depression buster. Simply because it allows your body to produce more endorphins than usual. Endorphins are sometimes called "the happy chemicals" because of their Stress-Reducing and Happiness-Inducing properties.
5. Limit your exposure to negative news.... Television, radio and newspapers are the best supply of negative news and will help lower your mood. In the main, these media service concentrate on the negative side of life: crime, corruption, war, scandal and natural disasters and can give you a distorted view of reality.
Take a break from watching the news, reading the paper or listening to the radio. Try avoiding the media for just a week to begin with - but ultimately if you can avoid it for long stretches at a time you'll find it has a much longer lasting effect.
These five depression busting tips will help raise your spirits and bring a better quality to your life.
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If you are concerned that you, or a loved one may be suffering from depression, seek advice from qualified psychologist
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