Depression isn’t meant to be faced alone. Maybe you don’t need a therapist, but you do need a friend. Depression by its very nature is lonely and isolating. I personally have spent many a day sitting in my bed by…
How to Stop Being Depressed–Part 6
Gratitude is one of the best ways to combat depression, and to improve every area of your life. When we are feeling depressed, we are mired in negativity. If people tell us to just “think positive thoughts,” we might want…
How to Stop Being Depressed–Part 5
Overcoming depression often involves a multi-pronged approach. One treatment component you may want to try is meditation. Meditation and mindfulness have gained quite a lot of attention in recent years. It seems like everyone is doing it. If you haven’t…
How to Stop Being Depressed–Part 4
One of the easiest treatments for depression is free, and right outside your door. Nature is one of the best prescriptions for mental health. In this series about overcoming depression, I am highlighting situational depression, although many of these strategies…
How to Stop Being Depressed–Part 3
I believe that when you’re feeling depressed, you shouldn’t try to be productive. (Before reading this post, you could benefit from clicking here to read Part One and Part Two. Please keep in mind that I am talking about situational…
How to Stop Being Depressed–Part 2
I believe that if you want to stop feeling depressed, you’ve got to laugh. Science tells us why laughing is so good for our mental health. I sat in my bed, day after day, watching Asian dramas on Netflix. I…