Post by Mel on Jan 27, 2006 12:03:28 GMT -5
Self help ideas for times of depression. We all get depressed at one time or another. When you are down, it's hard to get back up again.
We all get depressed at one time or another. When you're down and out, it's hard to get back up again. We need all the help we can get. Get your spirits soaring high again. Here are 20 ways to beat the blues!
1-go for a walk
2-exercise (helps release endorphins and gives you a feeling of wellbeing)
3-dance (same effect as exercise, but more fun!)
4-listen to uplifting music (the wrong kind of music can get you down)
5-get a make over
6-get a massage
7-get a hug, give a hug!
8-help others (getting our minds off of our problems, and helping someone else, makes us feel better)
9-pray
10-pick some fresh flowers, get back to nature, it's soothing, relaxing and exhillarating
11-get in the sun
12-laugh! read jokes, go see a comedian
13-don't watch the news, it's too depressing
14-think positively
15-count your blessings, (literally, write them down on paper, look around you at those less fortunate, then realize how much you have to be thankful for)
16-decrease your caffiene and sugar intake
17-get some fresh air
18-bright lights(studies show that darkness and dim lighting can contribute to depression)
19-get with your friends (being alone can be depressing)
20-eat right, get plenty of rest, (take the herbal supplement, St. John's Wart)