Anyone will testify to the fact that living life is incredibly difficult and there are so many things that need to be addressed in order to be able to cope and to operate in this very fast moving world. There is so much pressure on us to succeed whether we are at school or university or are trying to move up the corporate ladder in business. All of this pressure takes its toll on our physical and mental well-being and if it is left to grow then it can lead to bouts of depression that stop us living our lives to the full and it also affects the people that we love all around us every single day.
In order to be able to deal with depression in Essendon, there are a number of things that you can do by yourself to make life less challenging and to allow you to cope with your daily depression. It can be difficult sometimes just getting out of bed in the morning to start the day and so you need some essential guidance to help you deal with your daily struggle. Life is all about living a quality one and so hopefully the top tips that follow will help you deal with daily depression issues and you can hopefully get yourself back to some form of normality.
- Surround yourself with positive people – This is where your social circle and network becomes most important because if you surround yourself with can do people then this positivity will rub off on you as well. Go the other way and surround yourself by people who are constantly negative all the time and your depression levels will continue to rise. You need to stay far from depression and so talk to others and even have a look online to find out if there are any support groups there.
- Reduce your stress & anxiety levels – Stress is a huge contributor to depression and if you are under too much stress either in your work or are living your daily life, your cortisol levels will go through the roof if they are on high over a long period of time. Try to do things that calm you like going for a walk in the park or spending time with your pets. Anything that you can do to reduce your stress levels will also help to reduce your risks of becoming depressed in the first place.
- Get better quality sleep – Sleep has a big impact on your mood and how you feel throughout the day. It is imperative that you get as much deep sleep as possible every single night and you should begin at least a minimum of one hour every time you close your eyes for the day. Try not to watch television about an hour before you go to sleep and it would be a much better idea to read one of your favourite books until you start to feel tired.
If you follow these three tips then you’re sure to be able to address the causes of your depression and over time, your stress and anxiety levels should become a lot more manageable.
Author: Mandy Kloppers
Mandy is a qualified therapist who treats depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, trauma, and many other types of mental health issues. She provides online therapy around the world for those needing support and also provides relationship counselling.
