DarkWoods
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Hi everyone.
In February of 2018, I was diagnosed with major depression and general anxiety disorder. Today, I feel very well and completely at the opposite of last year. Here are a few things I have done to improve my mental health since last year.
- I saw my doctor regularly. This is the first step I recommend if you feel very down and depressed. Don't be shy to ask for help. You are not alone. She prescribed me antidepressing drugs.
- I consult a psychologist. At first, I was not interested in seeing a psychologist. I was thinking, I don't need them. It's only for weak people, bla, bla, bla ... Finally, I tried and I must say he helped me a lot.
- I began spending more time outdoors in nature. Getting more sunlight is very important, not just when you are depressed but every day, especially during the darker months of fall and winter. If it's not possible to get enough sunlight, you can buy a special lamp that recreates the light of the sun or sort of. Very effective. I have my own lamp on my desk.
- I took Omega 3 supplements each day. Omega 3 is supposed to be the best supplements to cope with depression.
- I tried to sleep at least nine hours per night. Try it for a week. You will see amazing results.
- I have done more sports and physical exercices.
- I tried to spend more time with family and friends. This is the area I had to struggle the most. I have only a few friends and find it very hard to make new friends.
- I tried to stop negative thinking by starting a new hobby, oil painting. And today, I found I am good at it and really like art. Not just oil painting but photography and drawing too.
So one of the best tip I can give you is to spend more time doing outdoor sports (hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle board ...) with your friends. In the same activity, you will get enough sunlight, do some exercises and be surrounded by your friends.
And you, have you already suffered from depression? What are your tips?
In February of 2018, I was diagnosed with major depression and general anxiety disorder. Today, I feel very well and completely at the opposite of last year. Here are a few things I have done to improve my mental health since last year.
- I saw my doctor regularly. This is the first step I recommend if you feel very down and depressed. Don't be shy to ask for help. You are not alone. She prescribed me antidepressing drugs.
- I consult a psychologist. At first, I was not interested in seeing a psychologist. I was thinking, I don't need them. It's only for weak people, bla, bla, bla ... Finally, I tried and I must say he helped me a lot.
- I began spending more time outdoors in nature. Getting more sunlight is very important, not just when you are depressed but every day, especially during the darker months of fall and winter. If it's not possible to get enough sunlight, you can buy a special lamp that recreates the light of the sun or sort of. Very effective. I have my own lamp on my desk.
- I took Omega 3 supplements each day. Omega 3 is supposed to be the best supplements to cope with depression.
- I tried to sleep at least nine hours per night. Try it for a week. You will see amazing results.
- I have done more sports and physical exercices.
- I tried to spend more time with family and friends. This is the area I had to struggle the most. I have only a few friends and find it very hard to make new friends.
- I tried to stop negative thinking by starting a new hobby, oil painting. And today, I found I am good at it and really like art. Not just oil painting but photography and drawing too.
So one of the best tip I can give you is to spend more time doing outdoor sports (hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle board ...) with your friends. In the same activity, you will get enough sunlight, do some exercises and be surrounded by your friends.
And you, have you already suffered from depression? What are your tips?
