How to fight Depression. 5 Best techniques to defeat Depression.

There comes a time in everyone's life when everything starts falling apart. Nothing seems to go our way. There are two paths down this road. First, and the least traveled, is the path in which you gather yourself and all your energy and strike back and build everything afresh. Second is the path which leads you to a gloomy city called Depressed-ville.

Most people reach in depression without even knowing. They isolate themselves and depriving them of social touch which is important in getting out of depression. Here are some used and proven ways to fight depression:

Living in the present:

Past has passed, Future is yet to come, Present is the only moment where you can live.

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You have always been advised to live in the present. Past will never return and future is decided by how we use our present. In depression, one starts living in the past where everything was nice and pleasant or starts thinking about the future and make the dream perfect.

 It is important that you live in the present. Now how will you live in present? So follow these:

• Set Goals: Setting goals and working towards achieving those goals will take your mind off the unpleasant experience. Set small goals that you can achieve like doing laundry or washing the dishes.
• Follow a routine: Make a daily routine and stick to it. Your routine should be productive and that keeps you busy. Do not make a routine that is too boring.
• Get Exercise: If possible join a gym or some kind of yoga classes. Exercise keeps your body and brain fit. It temporarily boosts the feel-good chemicals called Endorphins. Believe me, you need it.

Socialize with people:

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In this phase of life, you will feel to be alone. You will get the urge to revert into your shell. You will become introvert. You will not feel the need to share your problems with people. These thoughts are the minions of depression that do not want you to get out. You need people that lift up your spirit and you will know your importance in their life.

Family and friends, who are important to you, will listen to you and will try their level best in solving your problem. Go to places that have a gathering of people of similar interests as yours, or visit local museums, parks, or malls where you enjoy being among people. Being highly active on social media in this phase is not good.

No one's Life is as good as they look on social media, Everyone has their own ups and downs.

 Do Something Fun or New:

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In depression, your mind plays past memories in a loop, this was a bad thing but from now channel this energy to find something that interested you in the past. This can become your new hobby or maybe, one day your passion. Just look for the thing that excited you in past and you can start doing it again.

When you do something new and interesting, you start to have fun. It is important that you are having fun when you do something. If you are not having fun you get bored. Going for a ride, going for the open mic at cafes and bars, parasailing, paragliding, bungee jumping are some examples of fun and new things.

Watching comedy videos, shows or movies will make you happy and can help your brain to convince that you are happy. This particular exercise will is not only a distraction but also a tool to acknowledge your brain that you can feel good again.

Learn to Compliment your good work:

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No one is going to praise yourself in this self-centered world. You need to compliment yourself, motivate yourself and if possible attain solitude. In this phase, you start to curse yourself for every previous decision that you made.

Good mental health in this phase is very important. You need to do new things, set and complete goals in order to keep you busy. When you start to achieve your dreams you start getting motivation and that kicks you out of depression.

Consult a Doctor or a Therapist:

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There are some supplements which have shown the result in fighting depression. These include fish oil, folic acid, and SAMe. There is more research going on to enhance its quality and power. Always check with your doctor before starting any supplements, especially if you are on some medication.

Another good method of fighting depression is talking it out. You should not feel ashamed of talking about your problem. You need a professional therapist. Asking for help is a brave act and speaking to a therapist relieves the stress. Therapists find the root cause of your pain and suffering. Once you learn the cause of your pain you will have to fight it out.

Remember, depression is very common and highly treatable. You just have to find the cause and need to feel good about yourself.