how to overcome depression
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hey......Here are some steps you can try to take care of yourself and hopefully feel better:
Exercise regularly & eat healthy foods.
Get a reasonable amount of sleep each night.
Find purpose. Put your focus on someone or something other than yourself.
Create a list of small goals to achieve, check them off as you accomplish them.
Journal your thoughts each night before bed to clear your
Listen to music or watch a movie that makes you happy.
Do a creative activity as a way to express emotion or as a distraction.
Don't isolate yourself, be around people –even if it means just going to a store.
Be present in the moment. Recognize and appreciate your surroundings and the people in your life.
Meditate to relax and refocus your thoughts (try a meditation app).
Use thought stopping techniques.
Check out our 99 coping skills, which can offer a distraction or refocus your thoughts.
If your depression is overwhelming or just doesn't seem to go away, don't hesitate to tell an adult that you need some help.
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