There are many ways that one can deal with depression. Different types of medicine, techniques, practices, exercises, whatever it is, there is always something out there for everybody. In this post I will name out some of the most common ways to deal with your depression and some of the most recent and not known ways. I hope that I can help you through this long journey of recovery.

Over the years, doctors and scientists have discovered ways that medicine can help with depression. There are hundreds of anti depressants on the market this day. Unfortunately a lot of them have a lot of side effects to the user which can be detrimental to the person. It is important to take these at your own risk and learn all the facts before using them. Consult your doctor and do be afraid to ask as it is their job to be their for you. They are there to help you and will gladly assist any troubles you have. Here are some of the most common anti depressants you can ask for: https://sunrisehouse.com/depression/antidepressants/

1. Remeron (mirtazapine)
2. Lexapro (escitalopram)
3. Effexor (venlafaxine)
4. Zoloft (sertraline)
5. Celexa (citalopram)
6. Wellbutrin (bupropion)
7. Paxil (paroxetine)
8. Savella (milnacipran)
9. Prozac (fluoxetine)
10. Cymbalta (duloxetine)

Look I get it, sometimes it can be scary to go to the doctor to find medicine. So let’s say you don’t want to go the medicine route, there is always other ways to deal with things like this. Lets take a look at some of these examples shall we:

• First and most important is to set a routine for our day. Start of by planning what your day is going to look like and plan to meet these deadlines. Setting a schedule will help you keep your day busy and organized.
• Set goals. When you are depressed it is very hard to find motivation to do things you want. So start setting small goals for yourself throughout the day to make yourself feel accomplished.
• Exercise. I know we can all be lazy sometimes. It’s hard to get out of bed, specially if you are depressed. So what you need to do is use whatever energy you got to exercise. This will release certain chemicals in your brain that will make you feel happier.
• Eat healthy. Although junk food is delicious and easy to get. Eating healthy can completely change your lifestyle for the better. Eating healthy can be delicious with the proper recipes.
• Get some sleep. The body is a machine that needs to reset every couple of hours. If this machine doesn’t reset it will begin to malfunction and have problems. Plus its a great way to clear your mind and think clearly.

Man was that a lengthy read huh. I’m sorry I had to put you through that but trust me when I tell you, it’s for the best. I know life can get hectic and messy at times but if I can leave you with one thing, remember to not make decisions with permanent consequences based on temporary feelings. I hope this video can help as well. Feel free to comment and share 🙂