Dec. 21, 2006 – Do you feel depressed or even depressed? The respected Mayo Clinic offers five tips to help people with depression feel better. However, many of these recommendations can be helpful to anyone who wants to maintain good mental health. They may even be resolutions that it would be very relevant to keep in mind throughout the year …
- Stay active. Fifteen to thirty minutes of physical activity a day can improve mood. Walk with friends or parents to counter the grayness or have fun with the children … laughs as a bonus!
- Eat well. A healthy and balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, lentils and whole grain foods will have short and long term positive effects on physical and mental health. Eating more fatty fish that are rich in omega-3s may help reduce the effects of depression. Avoid alcohol and caffeine abuse.
- Socialize. Fight against isolation, loneliness. Do simple social activities that bond with people. Cultivate healthy friendships. Have a spiritual life.
- Sleep well. Duration and quality are two important components of sleep. Aim for eight hours of sleep per night and try to always go to bed at the same time.
- Control stress. Try to limit sources of stress. Reduce its activities and priorities. If necessary, leave home for a day or a weekend. Knowing how to slow down when signs of stress appear: irritability, memory loss, digestive problems.
The Mayo Clinic recommends that people taking antidepressants see their doctor regularly. He can assess progress well, offer good support and adjust medication if necessary. Finding the right dosage of a drug to feel the positive effects can take several weeks. Even if you feel better, you have to keep taking your medication.
Marie france Coutu – PasseportSanté.net
According to MedicalNewsToday.
