Meditate.
Meditation stimulates the production of serotonin and norepinephrine. Low levels of these two important neurotransmitters cause feelings of sadness. Regular meditation can help calm negative thoughts, see the beauty of the world around you, and feel refreshed and alive. Start practicing meditation for one minute a day in the morning and before bed. If you wish, you can gradually increase the time.
Go in for sports.
Sports increase the level of endorphins – the hormones of joy and happiness. Regular exercise will help to cope not only with depression, but also with other diseases. Sport strengthens the body, normalizes blood pressure, and reduces the risk of heart disease. Scientists recommend doing moderate exercise, such as walking, for 30-60 minutes 3-4 times a week.
Eat right.
Some health conditions can affect our thoughts and emotions. Illness decreases energy and worsens a mood. Proper nutrition is the key to good health.
Read motivational books.
Constant self-development is very important for every person. In addition, we get knowledge from books. They teach how to think, teach introspection and help to cope with many problems. You can choose what is right for you.
Talk to a psychiatrist.
This specialist will help you start thinking right. There are also support groups where people share their experiences with each other. Depression is much harder to fight alone. It is also a great opportunity to meet new people.
Laugh more often.
Everyone knows that laughter prolongs life. When you laugh, your brain releases dopamine, the hormone of joy and pleasure. Thus, the more often we laugh, the happier we become.
Get rid of old resentment.
Getting angry is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die. When we focus on resentment, negative energy accumulates in us. Anger affects our condition, and no other people.
Help people.
It is proved that we experience pleasure in helping others. At this time, as during laughter, dopamine is released. By doing good, we get positive emotions and get rid of the feeling of emptiness.
Be in the sun more often.
In the sun, the body produces vitamin D, which takes part in all vital processes. It also cheers you up.
Surround yourself with people who will support you.
Be with people who care about your life. It is very important that you feel comfortable and confident with them. Protect yourself from communicating with unpleasant personalities.
Analyze your negative thoughts.
Self-doubt and depressive thoughts lead to feelings of worthlessness. Try to write down what is bothering you. Then find out which of these thoughts and statements are actually true.
Get enough sleep.
Of course, in adulthood it is not always possible to sleep eight hours a day. However, unhealthy sleep and insomnia exacerbate depression.
Take time to do what you love.
Do what you love: go to the movies, swim in the pool, ride the carousel. Of course, when you are depressed, it is difficult to enjoy life. At first, you may even have to force yourself. However, over time, you will again experience the same enjoyment of hobbies.