SelfHintTipsforDepression
WhilstyouareexperiencingDepression,receivingtreatmentandsupportthereareafew
self-helptipsyoumayliketotryforyourself:
1. Trytobeactiveandexercise
2. Setrealisticgoalsforyourself
3. Trytospendtimewithotherpeople
4. Trytoconfideinatrustedfriendorrelative
5. Trynottoisolateyourself
6. Letothershelpyou
7. Expectyourmoodstoimprovegradually,notimmediately
8. Postponeimportantdecisionmaking,suchasgettingmarriedorchangingjobs
9. Discussdecisionswiththosewhoknowyouwellandhaveamoreobjectiveview
10. ContinuetoeducateyourselfaboutDepression
11. Goeasyondrugsandalcohol
12. Joinasupportgroup
13. DevelopahealthySleepRoutine
14. Learnrelaxationtechniques
15. Maintainabalanced,healthydiet
16. Trackyourthoughtsbywritingajournal,storyorlettertoyourself
17. LearnPositivecopingstrategies
18. Learnsomethingnew
19. Getbackintonature
20. HelpsomeoneelsebyVolunteering
DevelopyourownWellnessToolboxfilledwithactivitiesthatarequickandeasytogive
youthatquickmoodboost,suchas,takingabath,watchingafunnymovie,cuddleyourpet,
listentomusicandsomanyothers.
REFERENCE: SANE AUSTRALIA, AND NIMH
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