The Essentials on Depression Help
Depression can get the better of you if you are not careful. Depression has a whole host of emotions. They range
from feelings of extreme sadness, exhaustion, worthlessness, hopelessness and helplessness. These negative thoughts
can spiral out of control if you do not seek depression help. Without depression help you may never be able to
accurately view life again. Depression makes life seem negative. Even the most joyous event can be hampered if you
are suffering from depression. Don’t let depression rob you of your life, do everything you can to get depression
help.
Once you start treating your depression it is important to keep certain things in mind. Here is a helpful list of
them:
1. Set goals for yourself that are realistic. While it is important to take responsibility for your health,
do not set goals for yourself that are so far fetched that you are setting yourself up for failure.
2. Set priorities in your life. If you have a large task looming before you, break it up into small
manageable chunks that you can tackle a little bit at a time. Many times this can help you get something done. It
certainly is a lot easier to break up a large task into smaller chunks than simply worrying about the magnitude of
the task itself and doing nothing.
3. Find someone you can confide in. Being able to talk openly and honestly about your feelings can go far in
helping to clear your head and take some of the load off of your shoulders.
4. Try to make yourself do some form of exercise. You do not have to join a gym or sign up to run in a
marathon. Doing something simple like walking up and down your driveway, bowling, playing tennis or going for a
swim can help you feel better.
5. Try to participate in something that once brought you pleasure. This could be going to the movies,
watching a ballgame, going to church or a social function.
6. Once you have started on anti depression medication, understand that it takes four to six weeks to see an
improvement in your mood. Give the medication time to work and do not chunk it into the garbage can. If you are
experiencing side effects that are particularly bothersome, talk to your doctor.
7. Don’t make any major life decision until you feel that you have a handle on your depression. Many people
change jobs, move or get divorced or married, mortgage their homes and other major things in the middle of their
depression and end up regretting their decision.
Here is a listing of depression help resources:
National Institute of Mental Health
Phone: (301) 496-9576
Internet Address: http://www.nimh.nih.gov
National Mental Health Information Center, SAMHSA, HHS
Phone: (800) 789-2647
Internet Address: http://www.mentalhealth.org
American Psychological Association
Phone: (800) 374-2721
Internet Address: http://www.apa.org
National Mental Health Association
Phone: (800) 969-NMHA
Internet Address: http://www.nmha.org
Postpartum Education for Parents
Phone: (805) 564-3888
Internet Address: http://www.sbpep.org
Postpartum Support International
Phone: (805) 967-7636
Internet Address: http://www.postpartum.net
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