If you’ve taken self-help steps and made positive lifestyle changes and still find your depression getting worse, seek professional help. 

Ask yourself:

Do you feel like you’re powerless or weak? That your situation is hopeless?

Foods that can adversely affect your brain and mood: caffeine, alcohol, trans fats, and foods with high levels of chemical preservatives or hormones (such as certain meats).

• Aim for 8 hours of sleep. Get on a better sleep schedule by learning healthy sleep habits.
• Keep stress in check. Figure out all the things in your life that stress you out, and find ways to relieve the pressure and regain control.
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Do things that relax and energize you. This includes following a healthy lifestyle, learning how to better manage stress, setting limits on what you’re able to do, and scheduling fun activities into your day.

• Look for support from people who make you feel safe and cared for. They just need to be a good listener.
• Make face-time a priority. Talking to someone face to face about how you feel can play a big role in relieving depression.
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Sunlight can help boost serotonin levels and improve your mood.