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Recovering from depression requires that you take action. However taking action when you’re depressed is not easy. Just thinking about the things you should do to feel better, like going for a walk or spending time with friends, can be exhausting. In order to overcome depression it is advisable to start with a few small goals and slowly build from there. You probably have enough energy to take a short walk around the block or pick up the phone to call a loved one. Bellow are some simple but effective ideas for combating depression. Get active Often the last thing a depressed person feels like doing is exercise. However, exercise really can make you feel better because it releases endorphins, the body’s natural anti‐depressant hormone. Do a form of exercise you find enjoyable. Swimming, walking or riding a bicycle are wonderful ways of relieving depression. I have found that depressed clients really benefit from fast‐paced walking, as it gets them out of the house, requires little in
* Stand still or sit down and simply pay attention to your breathing. Focus on the sensation of the air moving in and out of your body, as well as the rising and falling of your diaphragm and chest. Notice the air entering your nostrils and leaving your mouth.
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