SELF HELP TIPS FOR MANAGING DEPRESSION

Hi Everyone,

Here are some ideas you might like to try for managing symptoms of depression. Of course everyone's different, so let us know what works for you, and please feel free to add to the list...

Mindfulness – through breathing or engaging the 5 senses

Distress Tolerance – Accepting Emotions and Self Soothing

Distraction – Put the thoughts/feelings aside and come back to them when you are ready to deal with them

Positive Affirmations– Have some affirmations written down repeat them to yourself daily

Sleep/Excercise/Diet – All 3 aspects of our lifestyle can impact the way we think/feel

Increase Pleasurable Activities – Engage in at least one pleasurable activity per day