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Everything you need to know about how to survive Everything you need to know about how to survive depressiondepression
Exercise affects chemicals in your brain
Releases chemicals called endorphins which lifts your mood, energizes you, and may help you sleep more soundly at night
Depression can make you feel tired, so take it easy on yourself!!
Allow yourself to rest for 15-30mins every few hours.
Ways to relax:Take a NapRead your favorite bookListen to MusicDaydreamDoodleCall a friend
When you’re depressed, you might isolate yourself from your friends, family, and other people who care about you
Stay busy. Stay Connected.Ways to be social:
Attend a sports game, concert, school performance
Have/Go to a partyPlay a sportHang out with friendsDo things you like!
Nutritious foods give your body and mind the fuel they need to stay healthy and strong
Changing your diet is a good way to improve your mood and outlook, but you have to be careful not to go overboardEat BreakfastAvoid CaffeineDrink Water
Feelings need to be felt- even if you don’t like them. If you keep your emotions bottled up inside, they can hurt you and make you feel even worse
Ways to face your feelings:Stop, Think, FeelBreatheWhen you’re sad, cryWhen you’re lonely, be
with someone
Make a commitment to follow your treatment plan for a certain length of time
Set goals to help you feel more in control of your treatment and your life
Chart your moodUse a chart or journal
Realize that you may have a bad day once in a while, but you can get through it and move on
Ways to feed your personal spirit:Write in a journalListen to musicPaint, Draw, SketchBe CreativeSet Goals
motivation