Improve self-esteem
Depressed feelings often result from low self-esteem. Make it your intention to do things that make you feel good about yourself. Dress in clothes that make you feel attractive. Wear make-up or get a haircut to improve your feelings about your appearance. Set realistic goals and achieve them. Helping others is a powerful way of developing feelings of worthiness. Make it a point to recognize the positive aspects about yourself.
Get help
Everyone experiences periods of depression in their lives. It may be necessary to allow these feelings for short periods of time. It is a medical problem however if it impacts your life day after day and you are unable to cope. If you have a number of the following symptoms for most of the day, nearly every day for two or more weeks, you may have a major depressive disorder and should seek professional help.
Symptoms of a major depressive disorder:
-Feeling extremely sad, anxious, or empty
-Feeling hopeless
-Feeling worthless
-Having thoughts of suicide or death
-An increase or decrease in the need for sleep
-Loss of enjoyment from things that were once pleasurable
-Loss of energy
-Difficulty concentrating, thinking, or making decisions
-Changes in appetite leading to weight loss or gain
-Physical signs of headache, stomach ache, digestive problems, or problems with sexual function
Medications, lack of social support, lack of coping skills, and unresolved conflicts are commonly contributory to depression.
REFERENCE:
Depression - The Cleveland Clinic Health Notes
