_Clinical Depression
_
Depression is a serious and common illness that touches many people, everywhere. The following is only intended as a series of pointers to help a depressed person (or to help cope with depression). These are very basic successful techniques begin a new pursuit of happiness. Success is a process not an event or goal. Here’s a path…
Steps
Clinical depression test
Do something for others: This will build self esteem and create gratitude in others, but start small, don’t be extravagant or extreme.
Use positive affirmations: Repeat positive statements like, “I can do it. I’m all right. Everything is getting better.” Find other things like that to tell yourself.
Replace negative thoughts with positive ones: Instantly when a negative thought or feeling appears change your conscious mind: you can only think about one thing at a time, so stop negative thoughts by filling up with positive ones.
Talk to your closest friend(s). The first and best step is to let people you care about and care about you how you feel. By doing this, you are taking some control, building esteem and growing a support base. When doing this, tell only someone/some people you can definitely trust.
Talk to a counselor or doctor at least once. Nobody (unless an extreme condition resides) will have you “put away” at the first mention of being depressed. Medication or further counseling may be suggested, but the decision to take these recommendations are always yours. Again, by doing this you are taking some control.
Get a new hobby. It may seem like an off-the-cuff remark, but taking a new, fun and interesting hobby increases your motivation, gives you a diversion and helps with concentration. Also, a hobby can be social, and if its active, can help you sleep.
Write your feelings. Try to understand yourself a little more. Don’t be afraid of honesty. If you have privacy concerns, write and then suitably destroy the writings. Understand that depression can be a very solitary illness, and so understanding yourself can make you more at ease with yourself.
Make black-and-white decisions. Don’t procrastinate. You either will or won’t get out of bed. You will or won’t visit your friend’s house. Don’t think about it – do it! There’s nothing to lose. Take control of yourself.
Make a list of 10 things you want to do with your life Do your very best to work towards them. When you finish doing everything on your list, make another one.
Tips
Watch your money. A common habit of depressed people is to go on spending sprees..
Enjoy your work. If you don’t enjoy your work, talk to someone about how they enjoy it. If you feel you can’t enjoy your work, find new work. By doing this, you can start to reconcile as much as you can with your life situation.
Juggling is a great hobby to take up. Its fun, its social, and its the only recreation proven to increase the amount of gray matter in the areas of the brain relating to concentration and cognition.
Keep your 10 things simple and achievable; event-based. Don’t write “be a good person”, write “smile at the waitress every morning”, or “meet [insert celebrity here]“.
In some women, depression may be caused (or worsened) by low hormone levels, most commonly progesterone…and progesterone levels drop in times of stress (such as the holidays). Progesterone helps keep serotonin levels from dropping too low, and low serotonin can cause depression. Doctors can test for low progesterone and prescribe it (though many doctors are unaware of the link with depression); it is even available without prescription, which gives you an idea how safe it is when used according to directions. Indications that a depression may be progesterone related are: symptoms get worse in the two weeks before menses, during perimenopause/menopause, or after giving birth. Anxiety-depression is most commonly seen, sometimes accompanied by severe mood swings and insomnia; some women may get more headaches/migraines. NOTE: synthetic progestins such as Provera, medroxyprogesterone, DepoProvera, and birth control pills can make these symptoms worse instead of better; we’re talking about progesterone specifically, not its “substitutes”. Progesterone is available as Progest cream (a good brand) without prescription, and as Prometrium capsules with prescription; compounding pharmacies also make various dose forms (such as Progesterone 50 mg/ml Lotion, compounded).
Warnings
Depression is a serious and common illness. If you in any way feel you are in danger of yourself, seek professional help. Never feel you are the first or only one to go through this. Be rational as you can. Respect yourself. Take as much control of your life as you can..
Clinical depression test
Depression is a serious and common illness that touches many people, everywhere. The following is only intended as a series of pointers to help a depressed person (or to help cope with depression). These are very basic successful techniques begin a new pursuit of happiness. Success is a process not an event or goal. Here’s a path…
Steps
Clinical depression test
Do something for others: This will build self esteem and create gratitude in others, but start small, don’t be extravagant or extreme.
Use positive affirmations: Repeat positive statements like, “I can do it. I’m all right. Everything is getting better.” Find other things like that to tell yourself.
Replace negative thoughts with positive ones: Instantly when a negative thought or feeling appears change your conscious mind: you can only think about one thing at a time, so stop negative thoughts by filling up with positive ones.
Talk to your closest friend(s). The first and best step is to let people you care about and care about you how you feel. By doing this, you are taking some control, building esteem and growing a support base. When doing this, tell only someone/some people you can definitely trust.
Talk to a counselor or doctor at least once. Nobody (unless an extreme condition resides) will have you “put away” at the first mention of being depressed. Medication or further counseling may be suggested, but the decision to take these recommendations are always yours. Again, by doing this you are taking some control.
Get a new hobby. It may seem like an off-the-cuff remark, but taking a new, fun and interesting hobby increases your motivation, gives you a diversion and helps with concentration. Also, a hobby can be social, and if its active, can help you sleep.
Write your feelings. Try to understand yourself a little more. Don’t be afraid of honesty. If you have privacy concerns, write and then suitably destroy the writings. Understand that depression can be a very solitary illness, and so understanding yourself can make you more at ease with yourself.
Make black-and-white decisions. Don’t procrastinate. You either will or won’t get out of bed. You will or won’t visit your friend’s house. Don’t think about it – do it! There’s nothing to lose. Take control of yourself.
Make a list of 10 things you want to do with your life Do your very best to work towards them. When you finish doing everything on your list, make another one.
Tips
Watch your money. A common habit of depressed people is to go on spending sprees..
Enjoy your work. If you don’t enjoy your work, talk to someone about how they enjoy it. If you feel you can’t enjoy your work, find new work. By doing this, you can start to reconcile as much as you can with your life situation.
Juggling is a great hobby to take up. Its fun, its social, and its the only recreation proven to increase the amount of gray matter in the areas of the brain relating to concentration and cognition.
Keep your 10 things simple and achievable; event-based. Don’t write “be a good person”, write “smile at the waitress every morning”, or “meet [insert celebrity here]“.
In some women, depression may be caused (or worsened) by low hormone levels, most commonly progesterone…and progesterone levels drop in times of stress (such as the holidays). Progesterone helps keep serotonin levels from dropping too low, and low serotonin can cause depression. Doctors can test for low progesterone and prescribe it (though many doctors are unaware of the link with depression); it is even available without prescription, which gives you an idea how safe it is when used according to directions. Indications that a depression may be progesterone related are: symptoms get worse in the two weeks before menses, during perimenopause/menopause, or after giving birth. Anxiety-depression is most commonly seen, sometimes accompanied by severe mood swings and insomnia; some women may get more headaches/migraines. NOTE: synthetic progestins such as Provera, medroxyprogesterone, DepoProvera, and birth control pills can make these symptoms worse instead of better; we’re talking about progesterone specifically, not its “substitutes”. Progesterone is available as Progest cream (a good brand) without prescription, and as Prometrium capsules with prescription; compounding pharmacies also make various dose forms (such as Progesterone 50 mg/ml Lotion, compounded).
Warnings
Depression is a serious and common illness. If you in any way feel you are in danger of yourself, seek professional help. Never feel you are the first or only one to go through this. Be rational as you can. Respect yourself. Take as much control of your life as you can..
Clinical depression test