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1. Don't bottle things up
If you have recently had some bad news or a major crisis
in your life, try and talk to people close to you how
you feel about it. It helps to re-live the painful experience
several times, to have a good cry and talk things through.
This is part of the mind's natural healing mechanism.
2. Breaking up tasks
Do not set difficult goals. Break large tasks into small
ones, set some priorities and do what you can
3. Do something to occupy your mind
Get out of the house for some exercise, even if only
for a walk. While you may not feel able to work, it
is always good to try to keep up some light activities
such as housework.
This will help take your mind off those painful feelings.
4. Balanced diet
Eat good, balanced meals regularly, even though you
may not feel like eating.
5. Avoid alcohol abuse
Resist the temptation to drown your sorrows with alcohol.
Alcohol actually depresses mood, so while it may give
you immediate relief, this is very temporary and you
may end up more depressed. It is also bad for your physical
health.
6. Don't worry too much about
insomnia
Don't be unduly upset about not sleeping. Listen
to the radio or watch TV. Resting your body will still
help, even if you are not actually asleep. If necessary,
the doctor will also prescribe some sedatives until
your mood improves.
7. Give yourself some time
Remind yourself that depression is something that other
people have gone through, and that you will eventually
come out of it. Depression can be a useful experience.
Situations and relationships may be seen more clearly,
and you may now have the strength and wisdom to make
important decisions and changes in your life which you
were avoiding before
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