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Tips for Overcoming Depression

Speak to a therapist

Speaking to a  trained therapist about your symptoms, feelings, and the effects of depression can help combat loneliness and give you a professional insight into the disorder. Based on your symptoms, the therapist can recommend dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) or cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)

Eat healthy diets  Avoid skipping meals. Eat every three to four hours to avoid feeling irritable and exhausted.  Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids to boost your moods  Include leafy greens, beans, eggs, chicken, and citrus fruits in your meals to boost B vitamins  Avoid depressants such as alcohol  Limit the intake of stimulants such as coffee and soda  Consult a dietician for healthy eating guidance
Reduce stress  Avoid stressful situations at work or home  Talk to friends and relatives  Indulge in relaxation therapies such as meditation and yoga  Distract yourself through music, reading, and other fun activities  Join a support group

 Regular exercise can help combat depression and prevent a relapse once you have recovered. Exercising increases the dopamine levels in your brain that help elevate your moods, leaving you feeling good about yourself.

Exercise

Set SMART goals

 When struggling with depression, you often lack interest in daily activities and struggle to complete tasks or concentrate.

This leads to low achievement, which contributes to low self-esteem. To fight such feelings, consider developing specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely (SMART) goals.

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