Pessimism, constant sadness, loss of interest in life, irritability, insomnia, drowsiness, inability to concentrate are all signs of a depressed state. And it is within our power to cope with it, not leading to depression, which will have to be managed with the help of doctors and medicines.
Aromatherapy At the first signs of a depressive state, acquire essential oils: basil, clary sage, jasmine or rose. All these oils are often found in a regular pharmacy. Drop 2-3 drops of essential oil into a cup of boiling water and inhale the vapors for several minutes. You can also add 5-6 drops of any of these essential oils to the bath or 1-2 drops on the edge of the pillow. Oils will help relieve mental fatigue, will help to establish a dream, and you will finally cope with the choice of the right decision in your life.
Physical exercise. Physical activity improves blood circulation, supplies the brain with blood, improves mood and helps in the fight against depression. Make it a rule to devote one hour to performing elementary physical exercises and stretching exercises. And several times a week, go out for half an hour to run fast or walk several kilometers with a quick step. While walking or jogging, try to collect all your thoughts, a solution to the problem will be found almost by itself.
Herbal medicine. In the fight against depression, St. John's wort, lavender, oat straw and leaves of common wormwood will help you. Mix 2 tablespoons of St. John's wort and one spoonful of the remaining herbs. Brew a tincture and consume 1 teaspoon 3 times a day. After a week of herbal treatment, you will feel much better. Do not limit yourself to these herbs, but add linden, thyme and mint to regular tea.
Psychotherapy: Music, dancing, meditation, relaxation, yoga - all this will help to resist depression. These techniques simultaneously stimulate and relax the body.
Meditation is a way to stop the usual flow of thoughts and learn to look at questions in a new way. To do this, you need to find a quiet, peaceful place, sit comfortably and try for 15-20 minutes to focus only on your breath. If thoughts enter your head, chase them and return to breathing again. After a week of exercise, you can return to solving your problem, which makes you depressed.
Learn deep breathing. A person breathes superficially almost his entire life. But it is deep breathing that makes it possible to ease tension, relax the nervous system and accelerate the delivery of oxygen to the body.
Feel free to sing and dance. It is this energy that will help you quickly bounce back and find balance. Do not be shy of your musical addictions and movements. If you want to listen to this particular music, it means that your body wants it. But try not to listen to sad music for too long.
Nutrients and diet. Symptoms of depression are exacerbated by a lack of nutrients in the body. Therefore, include whole grains, lean meat, fruits, vegetables, red fish and low-fat dairy products in your diet. Avoid drinking alcohol, sugar and caffeine. These products will only aggravate a depressive state.
Think positively, follow simple recommendations - and you quickly get out of a depressed state. Returning to balance, finding the right solution to the problem, deciding what to do is actually not as difficult as it seems at first glance.