blah. numb. miserable. achy. hopeless. sad. tearful. tired. unmotivated.
Do any of these words describe how you feel? How often do you feel this way? If you cannot remember when you DIDN'T feel like this...you very well could be suffering from depression.
Sometimes depression can sneak up on you, and before you know it, it has become a big part of you. It can take you to a place where you feel like you cannot get out of. Sometimes you do not even care to get out of this place- that is a sure signal that depression has you. Finding the fight to pull yourself out can be hard.
People who cannot find anything to hold onto often self-medicate to ease their symptoms of depression. Even the people who do feel they have something to fight for will be self-destructive at times. By self-destructive behavior I mean simply not taking care of yourself. Perhaps you are skipping meals, living on caffeine, sleeping too much, not exercising, neglecting personal hygiene, eating too much, smoking or drinking and just neglecting to make healthy choices.
These reasons are why depression should be taken seriously. You can get help for these feelings and overcome depression. Therapy can help you find the tools that will help you to fight. Another option for fighting back against depression? Good, healthy food.
What you put inside of you can boost your mood. When you are depressed and you just don't care it can be hard to make a healthy choice. If you can fight back and try...taking care of your body will help in your fight against depression.
Another way to fight back is to get your body moving. No matter what the weather is, get outside and take a walk. It doesn't need to be a beautiful sunny day in order to enjoy the outside. If it is rainy, channel your inner child and find the pleasure in splashing around in the puddles as you walk. Cry if you need to, but get out there and walk!
Vitamins are another way of fighting back against depression. Vitamin B complex can help to boost your mood. You may have a deficiency especially if you have been neglecting to eat or have been existing on a diet of caffeine and junk food. Try taking some Vitamin B and in about 2 weeks of faithfully taking it, you will notice a boost in your mood.
If you are taking a prescription medication for your depression, make sure to tell your doctor that you are supplementing your diet with vitamins. Herbal supplements can help with depression also but make sure that you let your doctor know what you are taking to avoid any drug interactions.
Omega 3 for depression? Studies have shown that this supplement can be beneficial. The problem is that many traditional doctors would rather prescribe an antidepressant than try to treat vitamin deficiencies that can cause symptoms of depression.
Alternative medicine is successful for many people who have depression. Your primary care doctor is probably not going to suggest that you try it, but a good nutritionist, acupuncture doctor, massage therapist or even chiropractor can help you cope with depression and overcome it.
Find something that you can focus on while you fight to overcome depression. It will help you to keep from giving up on yourself. It is a daily challenge but soon you will win. Look at your lifestyle and make healthier changes in order to fight back against depression.
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