What is Depression?

Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, how you act and the way you think the way you think. Depression causes feelings of sadness and a loss of interest you once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can also lead you yo death. Depression can be severe and life-altering, affecting the quality of life and the happiness of those who live with it. It’s also a common condition. 

Depression drains your energy, hope, and drive, making it difficult to take the steps that will help you to feel better. Sometimes, just thinking about the things you should do to feel better, like exercising or spending time with friends, can seem exhausting or impossible to put into action.

What are the symptoms that you are depressed?

• When you are sad and depressed. When you suddenly don't have a mood or you suddenly lost interest of the things you like.

• When you are easily feeling worthless and guilty. You easily give up on something. You lock don yourself and always blame yourself.

• When you were abused or bullied. Or you remember your past physical, sexual, or emotional abuse.

• When you have trouble in sleep. And over thinking. You're over thinking some thing that you can't concentrate what you're doing. You can't decide properly what you want to do.

• And lastly, when you thought of giving up on everything and you thought of dying, attempting suicides.

Is there a way to prevent or avoid being depressed? Yes. There is a possible to prevent it.

Ways how to prevent or avoid depression

There are many lifestyle changes and stress management techniques you can use to prevent or avoid depression.

• Exercise Regularly. It is one of the best thing you can do for your mental health. It will help you increases your body temperature, which can have a calming effect on the central nervous system. It will also help releases chemicals like endorphins, which can boost mood.

• Having a strong relationship. Having a strong support system and an active social life is important for our mental health. Attending social events when you can and finding new hobbies that could help you meet new people can all help you build new relationships too. You start with a small talk, joining a group and sharing your experience can also help you.

• Eat Well. Eat balanced meals with lean protein, and lots of fruits and vegetables. Reduce high-sugar and high-fat foods.

• Have plenty of sleep. Getting plenty of high-quality sleep is necessary for both mental and physical health. Try not to look at any screens for two hours before bed including your mobile phone or any gadget relates, meditate before bed, have a comfortable mattress and avoid caffeine after noon.

• Express yourself. With depression, a person's creativity and sense of fun may seem blocked. Exercise your imagination (painting, drawing, doodling, sewing, writing, dancing, composing music, etc.) and you not only get those creative juices flowing, you also loosen up some positive emotions. Take time to play with a friend or a pet, or do something fun for yourself. Find something to laugh about — a funny movie, perhaps. Laughter helps lighten your mood.

• Stay away from Toxic people. We’ve all met that person who just makes us feel bad about ourselves. Sometimes they’re an outright bully, and other times they subtly put us down to make themselves feel better. They may even be someone who takes advantage of us. Stay away from anyone who makes you feel worse about yourself. Cut people out of your life who take advantage of you. Know the signs. If someone spreads rumors or talks badly about someone as soon as they leave the room, they’re likely to do the same for you.

• Reduce stress. It is one of the most avoidable common causes of depression. Avoid overcommitting to things, and learn to let things go that you can’t control.

• Identify troubles, but don't dwell on them. Try to identify any situations that have contributed to your depression. When you know what's got you feeling blue and why, talk about it with a caring friend. Talking is a way to release the feelings and to receive some understanding.
  Once you air out these thoughts and feelings, turn your attention to something positive. Take action to solve problems. It may also help them feel there's something they can do instead of just watching you hurt.

• Stop overthinking. Do you feel like you’re powerless or weak? That bad things happen and there’s not much you can do about it? That your situation is hopeless? Depression puts a negative spin on everything, including the way you see yourself and your expectations for the future.

  When these types of thoughts overwhelm you, it’s important to remember that this is a symptom of your depression and these irrational, pessimistic attitudes, known as cognitive distortions, aren’t realistic. When you really examine them they don’t hold up. But even so, they can be tough to give up. You can’t break out of this pessimistic mind frame by telling yourself to “just think positive.” Often, it’s part of a lifelong pattern of thinking that’s become so automatic you’re not even completely aware of it. Rather, the trick is to identify the type of negative thoughts that are fueling your depression, and replace them with a more balanced way of thinking.

• Minimize your daily choices. Have you ever walked into a theme park and been overwhelmed at what you want to do first.

  If making choices stresses you out, simplify things. You can learn to be decisive more quickly. Reduce the decisions you’ll have to make during the work week: Plan out your outfits, and have your meals prepped and ready to go.

If you’re concerned, you can also make an appointment with your therapist for more tips to help manage it ahead of time.

If you are depress, you can start by learning all of this.