Depression can be a killer in the long run. We feel there is no hope for us in this situation. Those low feelings make us unproductive and sad. Sometimes, we think about suicide. We make ourselves isolated in a room, stop contact with others, and play with irrational thoughts. This type of activity keeps our self-confidence low. We become hopeless.
How can we beat depression?
You should follow these activities regularly when you’re going through this depressing situation.
Don’t be isolated:
The basic human tendency is to make them isolated during this depressing time. They stop communicating with others. Most of the time, they want to pass this time alone. That’s the biggest mistake that everyone makes. Because loneliness creates an extra force in our minds. It sends a signal to our brain that we have no support system. This feeling unconsciously hits our minds and makes us more vulnerable. So, try to be more social during this tough time.
Win your fear:
Everybody has their own working plan, and we are so dedicated to completing them. Sometimes, we stack on our most wanted jobs to do. That can be your study, creative works, social gatherings, etc. All of us try to do it ASAP, but an unknown fear keeps us away from this job. This unfulfilled desire creates extra pressure on our minds. That’s a cause of our daily anxiety. We ignore it every day, but this neglect makes this anxiety more powerful. So, face your fear. Do your most wanted job. That will give you instant pleasure, and this can remove your depression quickly.
Restructure your daily routine:
We always follow a monotonous daily routine. That includes breakfast, work, an evening hangout, dinner, and sleep. This fixed daily routine is so harmful to our mental health, and it’s one of the biggest causes of our depression. So, to beat depression, we need to restructure our daily routine as soon as possible.
We can plan our breakfast with our friends or loved ones, or we can offer diverse categories of foods. That will make us more special to ourselves.
As well as after the office or study, we can spend our time with someone who miss you a lot, but you can’t manage time for him/her. That can be a great pleasure for them.
Most of us prefer solo dinners. But, you can break the rule. Pass your dinner time with family and friends. Organize the dinner table with different types of foods. That will give you instant mental relief.
Don’t stop our physical exercise:
Physical activities give us instant relief from depression. When we continue our physical activities, our brain secretes dopamine. It’s a pleasure hormone for us. This hormone instantly removes all our depression and makes us more active. It’s the killer of depression. When you are going through a tough depressing period, don’t forget to do physical activities. That can be free hand exercise, running, weight lifting, walking, etc. All of them have the same capacity to secrete dopamine hormones.
Final words:
If the mentioned activities don’t work to mitigate your depression, don’t wait. Immediately contact a psychologist or psychiatrist.
Best wishes for you.
Writer-
Shadman Shakib
Student and Researcher
Department of Psychology
University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.