5 ways to fight Depression

It is a myth that you could overcome depression by gulping the antidepressant pills. The best possible ways of getting over depression is through a change in mood which is possible by taking up the activities that make you happy. These could include tracking your hobby, listening to musing or even planning a reunion with friends.

Below listed are the best ways resisting depression:

1. Get enough sleep

Lack of sound and comfortable sleep could put you in a bad mood. Researchers have suggested that disturbances in circadian rhythms have been linked to depression. Thus, a good sleep can solve majority of depression related problems

2. Workout

Exercise is a must for one and all for the fact that apart from improving general health, it is highly effective in boosting the mood. It has been found that 15 minutes of exercise greatly benefited in reducing the patients’ symptoms of depression as well as cortisol (stress hormone) levels.

3. Regulate your blood sugar

Sugar and depression are interconnected. Consume sweet stuff and you would witness one or more of mentioned symptoms: fatigue, irritability, dizziness, insomnia, excessive sweating (especially at night), poor concentration and forgetfulness, excessive thirst and depression. Hence, balancing your blood sugar is key to prevent depression.

4. Consume healthy fats

Researchers have found that consumption of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids is very effective in reducing the symptoms of depression. Vegetarians could opt for flaxseed and walnuts to obtain omega-3s.

5. Find passion in life

Passion drives us! Eat healthy, get enough sleep, follow exercise routine but a lack of sense of purpose could keep you from actually enjoying life. According to Blue Zones, people who have a sense of purpose live up to seven years longer than those who don’t.