Dealing with depression can be really tough. We all go through a range of different health struggles in life, and some are always easier to put up with than others. When we’re sick, doctors can also diagnose us based on the physical symptoms we have. But when it comes to mental health, we all seem to find that it is so much harder to deal with.
It’s not always easy to know why you feel so down or what’s causing it. However, if you’re sick of feeling that way and you want to change things, you’re going to want to take control. And to do this, it is going to help you to figure out what the cause of your depression might be in order to put it right. So let’s take a look at some of the things that could be causing it:
A Negative Mindset:
Negativity can really impact how you feel mentally. Our brains are programmed to feel negative and to react to external forces in different ways. But, if you tend to focus on negativity and the bad in life, this will bring you down. It may be tough at first, but if you can start to focus on the good things, practice gratitude, and being more positive, it may be the first step to dragging you out of your depression.
A Hormone Imbalance:
Sometimes, there can be a chemical reason for why you’re feeling the way that you do. When this is the case, you’re going to want to consider supplements such as eurycomanone to combat low mood and depression. But it’s important to consult your doctor to work out the best approach to finding a balance before you try it out for yourself.
Poor Diet:
You’ll also find that a poor diet is going to really impact your health levels. Because, in short, a poor diet makes us feel depressed! When you’re eating junk, you will feel like junk. Try making sure that your diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and you will find that your body and mind will start to feel good.
A Lack Of Exercise:
Similarly, a lack of exercise is also going to harm your mental health. When you exercise, you’re able to get your body and mind into a much better place. So perhaps your lack of activity is what is bringing on your depressive spells?
Lifestyle Choices:
And finally, you may find that the reason you’re feeling so low is that you’re not really in control of your life. Maybe you’ve been pushed in the wrong direction by your parents from a young age, you’re in the wrong relationship, or you’re not following a career that you love? These may all seem like very small issues, but they can all negatively impact your mental health. Maybe it’s time for you to use what you’ve learned in point one (and everything else) and get the strength to make the right lifestyle choices that will make you happy and kick your depression for you.
Depression is no joke, and kicking it in the butt can only help to improve your every day life.
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Very true!
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Yes, yoga is the best choice of mine!
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Yoga helps a lot!
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This is a fab post and you’ve hit the nail on the head, definitely things people need to be aware of! ☺️ xx
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Thank you
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As some one who has had depressive episodes since middle school I can relate to almost everyone of these points. For me to stay on a low dose of anti depressants. I have to eat well consistently, exercise regularly, stay well rested. Most importantly I quite drinking and have had reframed how I look at life and what I want to get out of my short experience here. It’s good to see such an informative holistic message being spread about this issue!
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Thank you so much for sharing and for stopping by!! All the power to you! 🙂
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What a great kindly reminder those were key truths. Often when we dug to the root of our problems it can help to solve it. 👌🏾
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My depression is due to autoimmune encephalitis – brain inflammation. Antidepressants didn’t help me at all. I ended up being treated with intravenous steroids, that was the only medical treatment so far that had some positive effect.
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