Fighting that Feeling: What to Do When You Feel Depressed
The “blues” hit everyone at one time or another. However, pervading sadness can lead to depression. Depression is a mental health condition that is treatable with professional help. But you can work at lifting your mood when you feel depressed and changing your emotional state. God did not intend for you to live defeated and discouraged, let alone depressed. Do You Feel Depressed? What are the symptoms of depression? A deep, persistent sadness Feeling worthless or as if the world would be better without you Sleeping too much or having trouble sleeping Rapid weight changes Appetite changes A negative outlook on life Thoughts of harming yourself, self-harm Fatigue or little energy Loss of interest in hobbies and things you enjoyed Trouble concentrating or focusing on tasks Anger or irritability Unexplained physical ailments like headaches and stomachaches Thoughts of suicide or suicide attempts If you are having thoughts of suicide, reach out for help today. It is not too late to reverse the effects of depression and get your life back. How to Pull Yourself Out of Depression Depression can rear its ugly head from any number of causes. You might be depressed from trauma, neglect, circumstances, guilt, shame, chemical imbalance, or something else entirely. Sometimes it can feel difficult to beat. You might not want to get out of bed. You no longer feel any interest in the things you once loved. Nothing seems worth the effort. Depression is a liar. It tries to overshadow our joy. The following are some tips you can use today when you feel depressed: Get Outdoors Researchers are confirming what many of us have known for a long time, that getting outdoors and into nature can lift your mood when you feel depressed. A study published in Environmental Health found that cognitive ability [...]