Beating Depression: Taking the First Step
Posted: October 16th, 2013 | Category: Depression | Tags: behaviour change, depression, mood disorder, self help
Well meaning friends and family often encourage someone with depression to “just snap out of it”. Unfortunately, while this is sometimes possible when you’re just in a bad mood, with depression it can be difficult to just flick a switch and feel better. The simplest activities not only require a huge effort but also seem utterly pointless. Recovery looks as tough a road as climbing Everest.
The good news is that even small steps can make a difference. There are simple things you can do, both physically and mentally, to begin to lift your spirits. This can start to turn around the vicious cycle of inactivity that keeps you trapped in depression.
