Depression-How to face it?

Depression

We've all been through a phase of life where one essentially feels low or depressed over a considerable period of time. Globally, more than 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression annually. Also, one out of every four people will suffer from some kind of mental health problem during a year. So you see, you are not the only one. Trust me on this, the key to better mental health is to keep yourself  active. Engage in any activity that interests you, whether its a fitness class,  a dance class, or learning a new language. An idle mind is a devil's workshop, which means an idle mind is more likely to develop negative thoughts. I know, in certain cases depression does take a toll on you, but you have to help yourself come out of it.

I've recently been through such a phase. I mostly experienced a feeling of emptiness or
worthlessness accompanied by a lack of concentration in work.I had stopped interacting with people around me and did not feel happy doing things that previously made me happy . My grades at school began to fall considerably. I began to search for solutions on Google, but they did not seem to help. 

Things started getting better after my aunt suggested that I visit a  psychotherapist. He advised me to involve in some sort of physical activity that will help keep me mentally and physically active. From the next week, I began going to a fitness class in my locality. And over the past two months, my mood has improved drastically .He also prescribed a herbal supplement Himalaya Ashvagandha(Winter Cherry/Withania somnifer) which is available in any Himalaya store, or any online drug store. It helps fight the symptoms of stress, depression, anxiety, etc. The best part about it is, it shows no contradictions whatsoever.

I hope all those of you who are suffering from depression, anxiety, or stress recover real soon. Stay positive, eat healthy. Time is the best healer, give the time some time. 

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