7 Steps to Help Fight Depression

Depression is a serious condition that affects many people at some point in their lives. You do not have to feel guilty or embarrassed about being depressed. There are many healthy ways to fight depression. These seven easy steps can also be performed as a preventive measure once you have recovered from depression.


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  1. 5 Get Active

    Regular exercise helps your body to produce endorphins. These neurochemicals are a natural mood lifter. You do not have to become a fitness guru in order to get more physical activity in your life. Choose something that you enjoyed in the past, such as bicycling or doing yoga. Swimming, adult dance classes and rock climbing are all great year-round activities. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity every day of the week. Getting active can also help you to maintain a healthy body weight and build muscle strength, which may give you a boost in self-confidence.
  2. 6 Engage in Hobbies

    Even if you do not feel like working on any of your past hobbies, you may find that those activities that once brought you pleasure can be satisfying to do again. If you used to read novels, consider joining a book club. You will get to read a new book and socialize with others, these bring even more benefits to fighting depression. If you used to whip up a pair of knit socks every week, visit your local yarn shop, select a beautiful hank of yarn, wind it into a cake and get your needles clicking. The tangible aspects of a hobby and creating a finished product can remind you of the skills and talents that you have.

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