Hajra Naz
In developed or less-developed countries, depression is one of the main causes of disability. According to the predictions of the World Health Organization, depression is expected to become the second most prevalent disease worldwide by the year 2020. The common treatment for curing this problem is the use of anti-depressants but they come with a slew of side effects. Sometimes these treatments bring more health issues to your body; therefore, you must look for natural ways to improve your depression system.
Following are a few ways to start with:
Get sunshine:
Today’s digital advancements are forcing people to stay inside their houses to stay connected all day. This is the reason more and more people are being diagnosed with a deficiency of Vitamin D which is causing severe forms of depression in people. The best way to get your supplement of vitamin D is through daily sunshine. Make it a habit of getting better sleep and greeting the sun in the morning.
Talk to people:
When you are trying to avoid taking antidepressants for curing your depression issues, talking to some can bring you a better perspective. Talk to people who are wise and can understand you. They will help you to understand how to replace negative thoughts with positive ideas and use logical ones as you work on overcoming depression.
Discuss with your doctor:
Many people think that a doctor can only suggest antidepressants for treating their symptoms of depression. But that is not true; you need to understand the reasons for the arising symptoms that may be linked to high blood pressure or joint pain. So first discuss the issues with your doctor who can guide you better in getting to the root cause.
Work hard / Get busy:
The best way to stop your mind from dwelling on negative thoughts is to work hard and remain productive throughout the day. This will make you so much tired and you will sleep without engaging in thoughts that cause depression. Stick to a regular sleep schedule and stay away from all gadgets for at least 30 minutes before bed.
High use of smartphones/earphones:
One of the most common causes of depression that adds a lot more to your negativity is the use of earphones all the time. When you talk on the phone for hours or listen to music, you naturally start to have pain in your ears and neck. You may consider it can be cured with massage but that brings just a temporary relief. The extreme use of earphones makes you irritated all the time and you start to lose your temper very often. This drags you into a depressed state much quicker than you actually think. For avoiding it, try to use your phone by turning on the speaker whenever possible. Speaking a little loud won’t harm you that much as the earphones will bring constant damage to your brain and ears.
