How to Overcome Depression

Depression means never ending feeling of sadness and dejection. A depressed individual needs to throw away that bad mood and a regain control on his emotions. But depression can be cured. Medication and traditional methods are effective to treat depression. But sometimes natural steps are more effective than these traditional methods.

Actually, these natural steps are good life style changes which help to improve any body's life. Here are some natural and very easy tips to kill depression.

Try any one of these lips and do it for a weak. Add a new one next week. Try to make them part and parcel of your life. Make them your routine like reading your newspaper, brushing your teeth and drinking your cup of tea. Don't bother about them, just do them.

1. Bright light therapy -

Getting up at sunrise and sleeping at sunset helps keep our internal clock set. The cause behind this is exposure to bright sun light. 30 minutes exposure to sun light per day helps to regulate sleep wake cycle, which is the major reason of our physical and mental health.

2. Exercise -

Exercise is a proven way to release stress. Now a days people don't do much physical labor. That's why exercise regime of 30 minutes at least 3 times a week is very essential. Exercise helps to increase blood flow and metabolism in body which generates energy. Choose your exercise according to your age and condition.

3. Go shopping -

Buying new and interesting things for yourself will surely make you happy. Sometimes buying for your loved ones can also help you.

4. Good sleep -

If you are not taking full and sound sleep, you can never have good health. Try to change your sleep routine. Go to sleep at the same time every night. If you are not feeling sleepy engage you're self in reading and don't watch T.V. Never take caffeine after 3pm .Don't do any stressful activities late night. Relaxed mind is a major need for quality sleep. Taking a warm bath at night helps to have a good sleep.

5. Increase social connections -

Loving isolation is one of the symptoms of depression. Having more social connections can protect you from depression. If you are feeling burdened, can talk to a trusted friend or family member. Don't hesitate to ask for help. Try to grab the opportunities of fun. Call your friends to go for a movie, for a cup of coffee or for a dinner. Try to involve yourself with others; this will diminish your felling of isolation. Try to do it regularly.

6. Regulate your thinking -

Depression is a vicious cycle to break. Negative thinking is the root cause of depression. Become aware of those times when these negative thoughts enter into your mind. Every time tell yourself to 'stop it'. It will help you to build a positive habit and this positive habit surely will make your life better.

7. Pray -

Get down on your knees and talk to the almighty. Talk to Him about what is bothering you. You will feel really relaxed after doing this. Read scriptures like Bible, this will give you hope and a new direction. He is our maker and can understand us better than anybody else.