Depression Guide: Helping People Daily

This will pass, it's only temporary. Depression is a listed mental disorder which includes altered mood; it may occur daily associated with diminished interest or pleasure in most or all of the activities.

The Road to Recovery from Depression is long, winding and full of surprises. We need help from all our resources such as friends, family, support groups, caregivers, etc. Then there are things which we can do on our own. These resources on self help tips can be the saviour in the time of seclusion. It can lighten the flame when the times are rough.

Few tips to keep your depression in control

Do not be stressful and try to avoid stress as much as possible.
If you are on Meds, take appropriate dosage in Routine
Put yourself first. Make your life and well being the first priority. This will make you find the life flow that you can control and maintain.
Be psychologically flexible - You need to adapt to the constantly changing circumstances.

Depression is like a tree that has many roots!!

Depression Pain and Recovery Stories

Depression gets the best of us - I was just dealing with the Suicidal thoughts and not doing anything about it. Then I started burning myself quite often. I liked the pain. It got me away from everything for a while. I would lock myself in my room and listen to music or go on Facebook all day. Then in the beginning of January I started cutting. I was just cutting the top of my hands not that bad. Then I started cutting my arm a lot really badly. I couldn't stop. Read More

The Secret Life of Depression and Anxiety - My name is Jasmine and I am 21 years old. I'm a really shy person, who always seem to have a mean face but once you get to know me I’m outgoing, goofy, & fun to be around. My passion right at this moment is cooking, I want to be a pastry chef & soon own a business. What started my depression was my mom's ex-boyfriend he molested me between the ages of 9-10. Read More

Many more stories here

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