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Tips for Coping with Depression

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Depression can often be difficult to fight as it usually drains you of your energy. And though you can’t overcome it by willpower alone, you still have some control, no matter how you feel. The suggestions below can help you with this.

1.    Keep doing the activities you previously enjoyed (even if you don’t enjoy them as much when you’re depressed).

2.    Try and build some exercise into your day as it releases endorphins – the body’s “feel good” hormones.

3.    Know what your triggers and your risk factors are. For example, loneliness, stress, disappointment and pain are common triggers and risk factors for depression.

4.    Stay in touch with your friends. Often those who are depressed start to isolate themselves – but that leads to loneliness - which makes depression worse.

5.    Try and maintain some kind of routine, especially when it comes to getting up and going to bed. Taking naps in the daytime can cause insomnia and leave you feeling drained, so you have no energy.

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