Fighting Depression: Many Ways to Fight Depression and Some Actually Work

Depression is a common ailment but when it becomes a true illness, it can be debilitating and even dangerous. It is common to feel “down” at times. Any time we lose a job or maybe a parent or other loved one, there is reason to have feelings of depression. But when we learn to fight depression, those sad emotions should pass within a few days and dissolve into happier feelings.

True depression is an actual illness and most people cannot fight it off nor will it away. Therapy is called for when one is unable to fight depression and it continues to hang on like a cloak of darkness.

Handling depression and sad feelings requires understanding why we feel as we do. Knowing why we feel low or unhappy is the first step in climbing out of that deep dark abyss that is depression. Take the time to identify what made you feel so sad and take steps to get past the problem.

Start to fight depression by working out a wellness check list for yourself, as it can prove an effective method of fighting off those sad feelings. A check list should include what makes you feel sad or low. Write down these things as you encounter them throughout your day. Some typical examples of things many people find make them sad include:

Gaining weight. If you find you are gaining weight it can often be dealt with by dieting or exercise so try walking more each day, perhaps at lunch time. That way you will eat less and burn more calories at the same time.
Pain such as back problems or constant head aches. Pain is a depressant that sometimes requires medication like Acetaminophen or Aspirin. Often taking a brisk walk can give people a feeling of exhilaration as they not only get their mind off their ills but are taking in more oxygen as their rate of breathing picks up while exercising.
Loss of a loved one, loss of a job, or an impending divorce will often trigger depression. Sometimes the only remedy to fight depression can be found in time. When you lose someone you care very deeply for, that is a difficult feeling to cope with and popping pills is not the answer. You should take time to grieve and mourn your loss, but after a week or so you must try to put other, more pleasant thoughts in your mind and you will soon feel lifted from that darkness we know as depression.

The ability to fight depression comes with knowing we have a problem and finding effective methods of dealing with it. Making up your own wellness check list is a simple task. It can be a simple two sided list with one side containing a list of what triggers sadness in you and the other side to be filled in with ways to combat the first side. When you encounter a method that works for you, write that down and use it often. Try the exercise and deep breathing exercises as they are commonly effective methods to fight depression.

 

 

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