
Since the covid-19 pandemic that started at the end of 2019,
2020, and 2021 so far have been quite depressing for most people. Depression has
been on the rise as a lot of people feel alone and isolated. It is for the
first time that holidays are making the public feel more depressed and anxious.
People are committing suicide, there has been a rise in domestic violence since
the start of the pandemic. All of this is due to the depressive state through
which people are going through. If anyone of you has ever suffered from
depression or know a close one who has gone through a mental illness, I am sure
you will understand how hard it is and how hopeless it will make you feel. The
main symptoms usually include weight loss, memory impairment, loss of interest,
lack of concentration, and low mood.
According to the CDC reports, 23 million Americans suffers
from depression at some point in their life. So don’t worry, you are not alone.
It is therefore important to find out that if you are going through depression,
there are certain things that you can do in your daily life to get better.
1)Walking
It is proven through research that the simple act of walking
releases certain chemicals, like endorphins, in your body that make you feel
calm and happy and it can help you get a relief of your symptoms of depression.
No matter whether it is a form of a stroll through a park, a tour in your
neighborhood, or taking your pet for a walk, being moving and being outside has
shown to improve mood and makes you feel happy
2)Swimming
Swimming is often underrated and so are the beaches. It is
highly advisable to take some book or some music along with you to a beach and
spend some time swimming and relaxing in the sun. According to several studies,
swimming is an activity that involves the movement of all of your body parts
and so it releases specific substances in your body that will make you feel
better.
3)Gardening and
planting
Planting especially with your own hands has been proven
through research that it lessens the severity of depression. It enables you to
focus and keeps you distracted so your mind won't drift to unhappy and
unhelpful thoughts. Additionally, the final product of the planting will give
you a sense of purpose and a sense of pride. You can start this activity with a
couple of plants on your windowsill or in your home garden.
4)Read something
At times, there is nothing better than reading the book you
love and getting involved in the characters of that book. If you are reading
nonfiction so learning about different things will give you a sense of
achievement that you are improving your knowledge. Reading is a perfect way to
distract your mind from unhappy and unhealthy thoughts while also stimulating
your brain. Graphic novels, magazines, comic books are also included as valid
reading material.
5) Getting a routine
It is often quoted in several health journals that getting a
routine is very important and helps you organize your life. The moment you
start organizing your life, your thought process will start getting organized
too which will ultimately relieve your symptoms of depression
In case if none of these things help you, you should consult
your doctor who might give you some medications like antidepressants and SSRIs.
In this case, if things don’t get better with medications, IV ketamine therapy
is recommended as it has shown highly positive results in patients with severe
depression.
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henry rowan
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