Small Ways to Feel Better When You're Depressed

Depressionis more complicated than most people think.

Its not just about being sad and it certainly isnt about being lazy.

But those are common misconceptions that sometimes prevent people fromseeking treatmentand getting the help they need to feel better.

Thats why we put together this articleto help you on your journey incoping with your symptoms.

What works to calm you down when yourefeeling anxiousmight not be helpful when yourefeeling unappreciated.

Practice Identifying Emotions

Research has also shown that depression can affect how people interpret emotions.

Treatments for depression are typically multi-faceted and can include medication, psychotherapy, and lifestyle changes.

It may tell you there’sno sense in taking medicationbecause it won’t work.

Consequently, you might not take any action that could help you feel better.

Thats what depression does to your brainit makes you think unrealistically negative thoughts.

A great mantra to create for yourself: Lets try.

To do so, however, you’ll have to go against what your brain is telling you.

For example, depression might attempt to convince you to just stay in bed all day.

But staying in bed is likely to keep you stuck in a depressed mood.

Think of various coping strategies as experiments.

Some of them may help you feel better and others might not necessarily work for you.

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