Sometimes, it's easy to feel disconnected or uneasy for no reason, especially for people with depression or other mental illness issues. If you've been feeling disconnected lately, try these tips!

1. Surround yourself with things that are physically stimulating.

Colors that make you feel calm, clothes that you enjoy, even scented lotion or candles that make you feel at ease and remind you of a safe place. If any scents, music, or movies remind you of your childhood, try surrounding yourself with those!

2. Talk to someone.

If there's someone you can trust, let them know that you're feeling disconnected. Sometimes, having someone around can help ease the stress of not feeling grounded in reality.

3. Find something to stimulate your mind.

Laughter isn't necessarily the cure for anything, but watching a funny movie or listening to a comedy routine for long enough can help you find a healthy alternative to thinking too hard about life.

4. Work on a project.

Find something you want to work on that requires you to use your mind! Stay away from menial tasks that only involve your hands and eyes, and consider doing something (as simple as sudoku puzzles) that takes some thought. (Remember not to stress yourself out too much!)

5. Take your medication.

Have you taken your medication today? If not, that could be what's keeping you from feeling connected to reality! Remember to take your medication as your doctor has prescribed to help keep yourself happy and healthy.