Ways to Avoid Depression

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Depression can be severe and life-altering, affecting the quality of life and the happiness of those who live with it. It’s also a common condition according to the anxiety and depression association of america, it affects around 15 million Americans every year.

There are many lifestyle changes and stress management techniques you can use to prevent or avoid depression. There are certain triggers that can cause us to experience depressive episodes. While triggers may be different for everyone, these are some of the best techniques you can use to prevent or avoid depression relapse. They are;

1.Exercise regularly: Exercising regularly is one of the best thing you can do for your mental health. Exercise can help in the treatment and prevention of depression in several key ways by increases your body temperature which can have a calming effect on the central nervous system. It also reduces immune system chemicals that may worsen depression.

2.Build strong relationships: Having a strong support system and an active social life is important for our mental health. Make sure that you’re regularly connecting with friends and family even when your lives are busy. Attending social events when you can and finding new hobbies that could help you meet new people and help you build new relationships too. 

3.Minimize your daily choices: For many of us, our lives are filled with choices. Which outfit do we wear, and should we buy yogurt or eggs or bagels or English muffins or sausage for breakfast. The pressure of making the right or wrong choice is thought to contribute to depression. By Reduce the decisions you’ll have to make during the work week Plan out your outfits and have your meals prepped and ready to go.

4.Reduce stress:Chronic stress is one of the most avoidable common causes of depression.To manage stress, you can avoid over committing to things, practice mindfulness or meditation and learn to let things go that you can’t control.

5.Reduce alcohol and drug use:The excessive use of alcohol and any drug use not only is associated with higher risks of depression. Limit alcohol intake, and eliminate any drug use as safely as possible because limiting alcohol can be difficult in some social situations, you can order an appetizer instead of a drink at happy hour and invite friends to event where alcohol isn’t central.



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