Depression can completely throw apart every little bit of your daily life making it difficult for you to pick up the pieces. Here are small but significant steps, as per WebMD, that will help you to get your life back on track.
-Get into a routine: Living in depression means you no longer are able to plan and execute your daily goals and targets. Each hour just seems to melt away into the next. Simply start small and set up a schedule for yourself for daily tasks. As you start following the routine, it will boost your confidence and you can gradually move towards having your normal routine back.
-Goal setting: Depression affects your confidence too. You can end up feeling you are unable to achieve anything. To come out of this feeling, start setting small goals. Once you are able to fulfil these goals, you will start feeling better about yourself. Keep increasing the targets for yourself. This will slowly help you get your confidence back.
-Exercise: Daily workout helps you get that 'feel good' emotion as it releases endorphins. In fact, regular exercise can help rewire the brain to make you feel more positive about yourself.
-Eating healthy: People tend to overeat or eat too less while going through depression. So they need to keep a watchful eye over their diet. Experts also suggest that certain food helps in battling depression. According to them, mega-3 fatty acids (such as salmon and tuna) and folic acid (such as spinach and avocado) can alleviate depression.
-Sleep: Those living with depression can have trouble sleeping well. But sleep is important for the body and the mind to function well. So make sure you get a good night's sleep everyday.
