7 Things You Can Do Immediately To Ease Depression


Depression : 7 Things You Can Do Immediately To Ease Depression	Homepage \| Add to Favorites

Recommended Sites

Related Links

Informative Articles

Andropause and Depression
Andropause correlates directly with depression – a major player in the notorious mid-life crisis period men face in their late 40's to late 50's. There are a wide variety of symptoms and conditions hormone-wrecked men experience during this mid-life...

Depression Is A Real Illness
Because most people get depressed from time to time, there is that eternal question if depression is a real illness. The answer is: yes. The clinical one, that is. It has been said that about one out of eight United States residents will...

Do You Wake Up at 2 am? Is it Depression? Or is it...?
Do You Wake Up at 2 am? Is it Depression? Or is it...? Has this happened to you? You go to sleep easily, but 2 am comes around and your eyes pop open. You're totally awake, but you know you need more sleep. You look at the clock and groan - you...

How Do You Know if You Have Manic-Depression
Nancy was doing very well until about two years ago when Phil, her boyfriend of 9 years, broke-up with her. It was a difficult moment for her especially after she learned that Phil eventually married her cousin. Since then, Nancy had...

How to Conquer Depression Naturally
Do you feel overly tired and lazy? Do you have days, more regular than you like, where you don't feel like getting dressed - or even getting out of bed? Do you ever find yourself avoiding social situations because "You just don't feel like it"? If...

7 Things You Can Do Immediately To Ease Depression

1. Get out now and walk fifteen minutes. It will get your feet moving and help you feel you are at least able to do something.

2. Go immediately and be with someone who loves you. It will give you the feeling that you are wanted.

3. Religious? Say a prayer. Ask God to help you get through this.

4. Think of a situation , a place where you were very happy. Visualize yourself in that situation once more.

5. Power of suggestion can do wonders. Say to yourself, "I think I can get better. I have to take it step by step. I will work my way out of this."

6. Go out and buy a plant, or some flowers. Having something living in your house makes you feel more alive.

7. If possible, get outside in the sunshine. If it's not possible, turn on some bright lights. Sunshine and bright light are known to make people happier.
About the author:

Sharon Schurman, is a retired licensed clinical counselor. She has a Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling, and worked for a psychiatrist for many years. She is the author of "Personality Pitfalls of Depression" and "37 Phrases That Make People Like You."