Depression is an illness that many people struggle with. It’s not something to be ashamed of, and you don’t have to be in a dark, dreary place to fight the blues. In fact, the very fact that you’re reading this shows that you’re not the only one who is feeling struggle. It’s normal to feel down from time to time. But too much depression can be too much. This is known as clinical depression, and it’s a very serious condition that can have a devastating effect on your life. Thankfully, there are things you can do to cope. By learning how to make positive change when you’re struggling, you’ll be fighting a losing battle. Make the right changes, and you’ll be on the road to recovery in no time. If you’re feeling down and don’t know where to begin, read on for some helpful tips.
Recognize the Cause
In order to fight the blues, you have to recognize the cause. This may sound obvious, but it’s easy to get muddled up in the moment and not pay attention to the symptoms. You might not even realize you’re depressed until the condition has advanced significantly. So, first thing’s first. Look in the mirror and ask yourself, “Where is this sadness coming from?” If you’re feeling overwhelmed, overwhelmed with thoughts about what’s gone wrong today, or just generally down, then you need to sit down and identify the source of your sadness. It could be anything as simple as a friend’s recent death, a difficult period in your life, or a certain relationship. Once you’ve identified the cause, you can work on addressing it.
Decide What Makes You Cry
Once you’ve identified what’s causing you to feel down, you can decide what makes you cry. This one’s super important because no one else will understand why you’re in tears if you don’t explain it to them. You might be afraid to cry in public, or you might not know how to start a conversation about your emotions. The truth is, everyone needs to know why you cry. If you don’t cry about what makes you happy or what makes you sad, people will assume you’re neither. So, find a hobby or an activity that makes you happy, and when you’re feeling down, talk about it. Choose something you’re really interested in, and explain why you like it. Having a hobby that makes you happy might seem trivial, but whenever you find the spark of joy, you’ll feel so much better. When you’re happy, you radiate happiness, and you want others to feel the same way.
Stop Doing Things That Make You Cry
When you’re feeling down, you’re probably also spending a lot of time trying to pick up the pieces of your life (or your relationship). You’re dealing with grief, and you’re trying to cope with the loss of a loved one. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed and tired, and you may be looking for a way to escape your feelings. This might be sitting down and crying in your bed, or you might be using alcohol or drugs to try to manage your pain. Whatever you’re doing to cope, you need to stop doing it. In fact, you need to stop doing anything that’s making you feel bad. While it’s important to get your head out of the clouds and examine the cause of your sadness, the solution to your problems doesn’t lie in throwing things into a wastebasket, or in any other physically or mentally harmful act. What you need to do is to take a deep breath, and ask yourself, “Why do I feel the way I feel right now?” Once you’ve identified what’s making you feel bad, you can take steps to change it.
Talk to Someone You Trust
When you’re feeling down, it’s super important to talk to a friend. A trusted friend who you’re sure is on your side can help you process things. A friend can be a sounding board, and they can also offer you the support you need to open up to your own abilities to be vulnerable. If you’re not sure whom to turn to for support, there are plenty of support groups for people who are dealing with depression and other mental illnesses. Go to a support group, and ask for help. If you feel like you need to open up to a group, go for it. But, you can also go to a friend and talk about your issues. Talking to a friend about how you’re feeling can be a powerful way to release your emotions and get a support system in place.
Do Something You’ve Always Wanted to Do
Making a change isn’t the only thing you can do to cope with depression. The things you do to make positive change are just as important. You have to make time for yourself, and you have to find something that gives you joy. If you’re feeling down and you don’t know what to do, take some time for yourself, and do something you’ve always wanted to do. You might want to go on a vacation, or learn to snowboard, or go to the beach with your beloved pets. Whatever you want to do, make time for yourself, and do it for a long time. You don’t have to do it for a week, or for a month, just for a little while. Every moment you spend doing something you love is a positive change.
Take a Break and Do Something You’ve Always Wanted to Do
It’s important to take a break from time to time, and to do things you love. It may feel like a good idea to spend all your time doing things you don’t necessarily enjoy, but doing things you love will make you feel so much better. If you’re struggling with depression and anxiety, you should definitely look into self-care practices so you can take care of yourself when you’re able to. But, for the rest of us, there are tons of ways to make positive change when you’re struggling. Whether it’s changing your profession to one you love, changing your location to where you’ve always wanted to be, or doing something that gives you joy, make positive change when you’re struggling.
Find a Way to Be Motivated to Do Something You’ve Always Wanted to Do
Once you’ve made some changes so you can feel comfortable in your skin again, you can focus on doing something you’ve always wanted to do. What’s that thing you want to do? Tell yourself you deserve to do it, and that you’re going to do it. This is the best way to turn physical and emotional pain into joy. When you think about doing something you love, you’re going to feel so much more satisfied than if you don’t think about it. Make a to-do list, and do it. Do the thing you want to do, and you’ll be so glad you did it. Once you’ve done that, you can take some time for yourself, and enjoy your newfound health and well-being. You deserve it, and you’re going to feel so much better when you take care of yourself.
Takeaways:
For too long, people with depression have been told to ignore the blues, or to just “man up” and “snap out of it.” But, that’s not acceptable. You have to fight against the blues, and you have to do it mindfully. You have to recognize the source of your sadness, and you have to stop doing things that make you feel bad. You have to take care of yourself, and you have to do it now. The longer you wait, the more damage is done. Depression is a condition that can’t be avoided, and there’s no point in trying to minimize its effects. The only thing you can do is treatment, and you have to use whatever treatment is available to you. So, get on the ball, and get on treatment now.
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