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9 Things To Do When You Feel Depressed

Don't let depression stop you from living your life.

Devon Johnson
Nov 13, 2018
Rhode Island College
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Let's be honest, we all have been depressed at some point and wanted to lay in bed all day because we couldn't find the motivation to do anything. Depression is a common mental health disorder and affects about 16.2 million adults in the United States. These depression episodes can last anywhere from a couple hours, to days, to even weeks and the symptoms can range from mild to severe. If you are someone who suffers from depression, here are 9 things you can do to keep your mind occupied.

1. Listen to music

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Sometimes it's best to just get lost in the lyrics of your favorite song and forget about all of your problems.

2. Exercise

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It's been proven over and over again that exercise can improve your attitude.

3. Talk/ Socialize with your friend(s)

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Let your friend(s) know what is going on, maybe they can help cheer you up.

4. Avoid negativity

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I can't stress enough how important this is. Try to avoid any negativity you can possibly avoid. This includes not listening to sad music to make yourself even sadder!

5. Avoid overwhelming tasks

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By avoiding overwhelming tasks, you can focus on more manageable things and feel better about yourself when you complete them.

6. Write, Color or draw

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Sometimes the best way to express yourself isn't by speaking what's on your mind, but by giving a visual.

7. Think about positive things in your life

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For every negative thought, there's a positive.

8. Get out of bed!

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You can't have a good day if you don't even get out of bed. Do yourself the favor and try to conquer the day!

9. Take a shower

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It's a small victory to wash yourself up when feeling depressed and can help more than you think.

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