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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2. Exercise
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3. Talk/ Socialize with your friend(s)
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4. Avoid negativity
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5. Avoid overwhelming tasks
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6. Write, Color or draw
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7. Think about positive things in your life
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8. Get out of bed!
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9. Take a shower
GiphyIt's a small victory to wash yourself up when feeling depressed and can help more than you think.
