Depression Help

Beginnings of Depression

• See a doctor or counsellor
• Take prescribed medication if necessary
• Be determined to rid yourself of this illness
• Seek understanding of the problem
• Make changes in your life which will benefit you
• Set realistic goals and assume a reasonable amount of responsibility.
• Break large tasks into small ones, set some priorities, and do what you can as you can.
• Try to be with other people and to confide in someone; it is usually better than being alone and secretive.
• Participate in activities that may make you feel better.
• Mild exercise, going to a movie, a ballgame, or participating in religious, social, or other activities may help.
• Expect your mood to improve gradually, not immediately. Feeling better takes time.
• It is advisable to postpone important decisions until the depression has lifted. Before deciding to make a significant transition--change jobs, get married or divorced--discuss it with others who know you well and have a more objective view of your situation.
• People rarely "snap out of" a depression. But they can feel a little better day by day.
• Remember, positive thinking will replace the negative thinking that is part of the depression and will disappear as your depression responds to treatment.
• Let your family and friends help you.

Depression Prevention
Depression help includes you helping yourself to stay happy and avoid the downward spiral into the unhappy world that is very familiar to depressed people.
Provided that you have recovered and do not suffer from the more serious forms of clinical depression, you can change the way you think and approach life so that you will be happier. If you are happy you cannot become depressed.
Depression help comes from many sources including doctors, friends and most importantly yourself.