Madiha Yaqoob
In today’s world, the word depression is used to describe experiences ranging from a sad mood to a complete inability to function properly. When you have depression, it manifests in extreme fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, as well as suicidal thoughts. The research explains in six to a quarter of people suffer from mild to severe depression at some point in their lives. The symptoms of depression manifest themselves in many different ways and can even increase over time making it harder to detect in the early stages.
Your depression symptoms may include hopelessness, confusion, a sense of being lost, loss of appetite, inability to concentrate and memory loss, sleep disturbance, and many more. The route from depression to wellness is a long process. But some steps can help you move towards a deeper and richer experience of life without the shackles of depression.
A support network:
This is the best thing that you can do to cope with depression i.e. to create a support network. With this strong social support, you will know that you can count on supportive loved ones and they will help you go a long way toward improving your depression.
Lower stress levels:
Upon getting stressed, your body produces cortisol which causes many problems for you in the long run. Therefore, it is important to use techniques that reduce your stress levels because it will lower the risk of getting depressed. Spending time with nature, long walks, keeping a choosing a hobby could help you in a long way.
Good sleep hygiene:
Research has proved that 80 percent of individuals experience major depressive disorder because of sleep disturbances. Therefore, before going to bed turn off all kinds of electronic devices and use dim light to read a book to relax before sleeping.
Eat healthily:
Eating habits can also move you closer to depression because there is a strong link between diet and mental health. Studies have proved that a healthy diet can even prevent mental illnesses. Therefore, improve your diet and take advice from a proper nutritionist and it will help you cope with depression symptoms.
Get active:
When you have a pile of paperwork, stacks of dirty dishes, and a floor covered with dirty clothes, it increases depression by magnifying feelings of worthlessness. Therefore, be active and take control of your household chores. Once you see a clean home, it will help you feel much better.
