7 tips to fight depression and keep yourself
mentally fit
‘Depression’- You must have heard this term most often from
one or the other person. Persons suffering from gloominess or bad mood think
that they are in a depression. It is similar to a simple rise in body
temperature that is considered fever and it is only after proper diagnosis by a
health professional it is categorized as malaria or viral fever.
Sometimes due to loss of a valuable thing or missing a loved
one can lead to bad mood and often life struggle results in anxiety. The mood
swings and anxiety go away on its own by care and love of your near and dear
ones or by the company of friends. Now, the question arises- ‘What is
depression?’
A sad mood or restlessness for a while is not life-threatening,
but depression can lead to loss of life. It is a clinical condition that needs
medical intervention. If you experience nervousness and despondency for a
longer period with a loss of energy, you may develop depression.
According to Merriam-Webster dictionary depression can be
defined as “a mood disorder marked
especially by sadness, inactivity, difficulty with thinking and concentration,
a significant increase or decrease in appetite and time spent sleeping,
feelings of dejection and hopelessness, and sometimes suicidal thoughts or an
attempt to commit suicide” This is the medical definition of depression.”
Depression and mental health
As explained earlier the feeling of helplessness and
pessimism for long can lead to depression thus affecting mental health. A
mentally healthy person can handle stress and negative thoughts with positive
energy while a depressed one lose confidence and energy to face the world. A
depressed person can help himself or assisted by others to move out of the
situation. Here are a few tips to regain mental health.
·
Positive
thinking- The first and foremost thing one should never forget is to think
positively. Dr. Rashmi Soni, Practitioning Psychologist and counselor talked
about the issue and told that the best medicine for depression and keeping you
mentally fit is the positive energy. Thinking positively creates positive
vibrations and provides energy to fight any mental disorder. A normal person can never fall into depression
if he or she sees the positive side of things. ‘Every dark cloud has a silver
lining’ –remember and stay blissful!
·
Will-Power-
The second idea for maintaining mental health and avoid depression is
‘self-confidence and will power’. Every person is unique in himself but not
everyone is aware of his own capabilities. Sometimes, negative situations shatter
your self-confidence and you lose will-power. This is the time when you are
weak and negative feelings of nervousness, anxiety, hopelessness and pessimism
dominates and overpowers you. It is suggested therefore, have faith in yourself
and never loose self-confidence.
·
Socialization-
Man is a social animal. Living alone and cutting off from society is one of the
causes of depression. A person need loved ones to share his feelings but
sometimes, he feels alone and his feeling of loneliness leads to helplessness
and sad mood. Try to remain in the company of people who understands you and
these may be your friends or relatives who cares for you. Socialization helps a
lot in keeping you in good spirits.
·
Meditation-
Dr. Rashmi Soni considers meditation, a significant practice to rule out
depression. If you are feeling low and there is nobody to share your feelings
with then go for meditation. Practice the divine connection with God through
meditation. Meditation helps you to know yourself. It helps to keep the body,
mind and soul together. It is the best remedy to relax a distressed mind.
·
Writing-
This is another way to get out of depression and keeping yourself mentally fit.
You can help yourself when therein no one to help you. Develop the habit of
writing. One word is ‘catharsis’ meaning purgation or purification. As we need
to purify our body of toxins lest they should harm us; the same is the case
with our mind and soul. Our mind needs to be purged of negative thoughts and
feelings to work properly. The habit of
writing helps you purify your feelings and emotions helping you mentally fit.
·
Counseling-
Counseling or more specifically Psychotherapy is the procedure employed by
psychologists to treat patients struggling with different mental issues. An
individual might need help of a professional if he is not in a condition to
help himself. It is a talk therapy helping a patient share his troubles to a
trained professional so that he can get rid of mental disturbance. Sometimes,
psychotherapy is given along with medication to correct the ailment completely.
·
Medication-
Anti depressants are medicines given to alter the working of the brain. These
medications should always be used after consulting with the medical
professional. Anti-depressants take time to show their effects. The medicines
have different effects on different individuals like some may develop negative
thoughts in the beginning. It becomes indispensable therefore, to keep a watch
on the patients taking these medicines.
Do not change the dose or stop the medicine without taking advice from
your doctor.
Help yourself before taking help
from others. Develop a healthy lifestyle, don’t expect too much from others, be
friendly and help others. Exercise and meditation help your brain to work
properly releasing stress-relieving hormones. Take advice from the doctor if
you are suffering from any physical ailment since a long time. Spare time for
your hobby and spend some moments in the lap of nature. Love yourself and love other human
beings.
These are a few advices to regain
your mental health and avoid negativity.
Physical and mental health is interrelated and as said ‘a healthy mind
lives in a healthy body’ is true vice-versa. Mental health does affect physical
health. Taking care of your thoughts is
as necessary as to avoid infectious food to keep yourself physically fit. Pure
thoughts and positive feelings provide mental fitness and you can face all the
challenges with much courage and endurance.
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