How To Treat Depression Naturally

by Reuben Chow

Seek Help If You Are Harming Yourself

Some depressed persons take to harming themselves, for example by cutting themselves with a paper cutter. If you are also at such a stage, here are a few things which could help:

Do you have close friends or family members whom you could turn to? Are you comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings with them? If so, talk to them each time you experience inclinations toward self harm.

Instead of harming your body, are there other better activities which you could partake in? For example, enjoying a hobby or going for a movie.

If you usually cut or harm yourself while at home, is there any other place which you could go to in order to avoid putting yourself in that vulnerable position?

Are you feeling sad or low? How about going for a relaxing massage? Perhaps you are angry or just wish to feel pain? How about expressing yourself and venting it all out via an intensive physical workout? You will find that exercise helps to improve your moods, too.

Seek Help If You Have Suicidal Thoughts

If, for whatever reason, you find yourself thinking of ending your life, please, please, please, don’t do it!

Focus on all the positives in life. Think of all the effort and energies which have taken you from your infancy till today – wouldn’t it be a waste of everything? Think of your loved ones and how devastated they would be. Bear in mind the messy situation which could result from your actions.

Imagine how beautiful life can be, and will be one day, if only you give it another chance. Focus on all the aspects of life which make it worth living. Think hard – there are definitely plenty.

If suicidal thoughts begin entering your mind, please talk to someone you trust and love. Share your thoughts and feelings. Release your bottled up frustrations and unhappiness. Cry it out if necessary. And, if you find that this doesn’t help, do not be afraid or ashamed to seek professional help. It is absolutely nothing to be embarrassed about.

Be aware or reminded of the fact that life is a roller coaster. Give yourself a break, and don’t be too hard on yourself. Suicidal thoughts are usually just a passing phase, and they will go away – you just need to put in some effort, or seek help if necessary, to help tide you through the difficult time.

More Tips For Beating Depression

* Consume a healthy diet. The foods you eat and your nutritional profile have a direct effect on your mental and emotional condition.

* Make sure you are sleeping well. If you have insomnia, take steps to deal with it.

* Exercise. The movement, the increased blood circulation, the production of feel-good hormones, the sweating and detoxification, the increased lung capacity and heart strength, the improved confidence – these all benefit your recovery from depression.

* Get some natural sunlight whenever you can. It has been proven to help prevent and defeat depression.

* Take steps to manage and relieve stress.

* Avoid drinking alcohol as it can worsen depression.

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