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

Depression can be treated and you can feel better.

• 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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• 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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You may feel too exhausted to talk, ashamed at your situation, or guilty for neglecting certain relationships. But this is just the depression talking. 

Staying connected to other people and taking part in social activities will make a world of difference in your mood and outlook....

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).

• Don’t skip meals. 
• Minimize sugar and refined carbs. 

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.

Even if your depression doesn’t lift immediately, you’ll graduall...

Ask yourself:

• “What’s the evidence that this thought is true? Not true?”
• “What would I tell a friend who had this thought?”
• “Is there another way of looking at the situation or an alternate explanation?"