“It affects the way you think. It
affects the way you feel. It just simply invades every
pore of your skin. It’s a blanket that covers
everything. The act of pretending to be well was so
exhausting. All I could do was shut down. At times you
just say ‘It’s enough already.’”
-Steve Lappen, Writer
Depressive disorders can make one feel exhausted,
worthless, helpless, and hopeless. It is important to
realize that these negative views are part of the depression
and do not accurately reflect the actual circumstances.
Negative thinking fades as treatment begins to take effect.
In the meantime:
Engage in mild exercise. Go to a movie, a ballgame,
or participate in religious, social, or other
activities.
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.
Expect your mood to improve gradually, not
immediately. Feeling better takes time. Often during
treatment of depression, sleep and appetite will begin
to improve before depressed mood lifts.
Postpone important decisions. 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.
Do not expect to ‘snap out of’ a depression. But do
expect to feel a little better day by day.
Remember, positive thinking will replace the
negative thinking as your depression responds to
treatment.
Let your family and friends help you.
Source: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
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