Search
Recommended Sites
Related Links

 





   

Informative Articles

Aging, Depression, Suicide And EQ
There are so many myths about aging. For instance, do you think, as many do, that "all old people are alike," and that nobody changes after about the age of 50? Nothing could be farther from the truth. Freud's famous statement that people...

Andropause and Depression
Andropause correlates directly with depression – a major player in the notorious mid-life crisis period men face in their late 40's to late 50's. There are a wide variety of symptoms and conditions hormone-wrecked men experience during this mid-life...

Anxiety and Depression Treatment - 5 Tips for Beating Depression
Everyone has days when they are down, worn out and just not feeling all that happy. That's OK, you need to have days like this, otherwise how would you know when you are happy. You need to have something to contrast your happiness with. What is...

Ayurveda regimen for winter depression.
Long nights, short days, sweaters, warm clothes and chilly weather make many of us sick and depressed. This depression which surfaces especially in winter is a Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and is often called as winter Time Blues or Winter...

Depression after heart attack
There are several factors can lead to depression after heart attack. The stress of being in the hospital, the fear of another heart attack, time away from work can all contribute to feeling depressed, helpless, down and despondent. Do many...

 
7 Things You Can Do Immediately To Ease Depression

1. Get out now and walk fifteen minutes. It will get your feet moving and help you feel you are at least able to do something.


2. Go immediately and be with someone who loves you. It will give you the feeling that you are wanted.


3. Religious? Say a prayer. Ask God to help you get through this.


4. Think of a situation , a place where you were very happy. Visualize yourself in that situation once more.


5. Power of suggestion can do wonders. Say to yourself, "I think I can get better. I have to take it step by step. I will work my way out of this."


6. Go out and buy a plant, or some flowers. Having something living in your house makes you feel more alive.


7. If possible, get outside in the sunshine. If it's not possible, turn on some bright lights. Sunshine and bright light are known to make people happier.
About the author:

Sharon Schurman, http://www.depression-help-guide.com/is a retired licensed clinical counselor. She has a Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling, and worked for a psychiatrist for many years. She is the author of "Personality Pitfalls of Depression" and "37 Phrases That Make People Like You."