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Depression among adults in the United States tripled in the early 2020 months of the global coronavirus pandemic—jumping from 8.5 percent before the pandemic to a staggering 27.8 percent. This is affecting all of us and it's time to Kick Depression in the ass.
In this episode, I help with tips and some foods that help reduce depression.
The world, the people your around, your debt, mental or physical abuse, Illness or pain
A lot of people don't even know there in depression.
Depression will also cause you to slip into debt, gain weight, lose weight, lose friends, and things like your house or apartment become unlivable.
Most common signs of depression
Persistent depressed (low) mood. It's natural to feel down from time to time. ...
Loss of interest in things you once enjoyed. Sometimes we lose interest in things we used to love. ...
Feelings of worthlessness. ...
Poor concentration. ...
persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood
feelings of hopelessness, pessimism
feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness
loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex
decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down"
difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts
restlessness, irritability
- Get in a routine.
Depression can strip away the structure from your life. One day melts into the next. Setting a gentle daily schedule can help you get back on track.
- Set goals.
- Exercise
How much exercise do you need? You don't need to run marathons to get a benefit. Just walking a few times a week can help.
- Eat healthy.
- Get enough sleep.
- Take on responsibilities.
If you're not up to full-time school or work, that's fine. Think about part-time. If that seems like too much, consider volunteer work.
- Challenge negative thoughts.
The next time you're feeling terrible about yourself, use logic as a natural depression treatment. You might feel like no one likes you, but is there real evidence for that? You might feel like the most worthless person on the planet, but is that really likely? It takes practice, but in time you can beat back those negative thoughts before they get out of control.
- Check with your doctor before using supplements.
- Do something new.
"When we challenge ourselves to do something different, there are chemical changes in the brain," Cook says. "Trying something new alters the levels of [the brain chemical] dopamine, which is associated with pleasure, enjoyment, and learning."
- Try to have fun.