Depression can be dangerous.

How Do You Deal With Depression? Let us explore how to deal with depression and overcome it. But this is not an easy way. Most cases are dealt in a long term run. Untreated can lead to violence.

Depression brings feelings of misery, tearfulness and sadness. There are many other symptoms which may be present, to varying degrees. These include:

* Tiredness all the time
* Loss of drive
* A sense of uselessness and helplessness
* Loss of appetite and weight
* Weight gain (through “comfort eating”)
* Sleep disturbance
* Loss of interest in sex
* Memory problems
* Irritability, and aggression
* Suicidal ideas
* Loss of self worth

If you think you might be or know you are suffering from depression, you should see your doctor.

Self-help Advices:

1. Relaxation techniques, meditation, yoga, and self-hypnosis all offer similar benefits, and if you can find a teacher or a class where you can learn one of these it might benefit your physical, as well as your mental health. There are also some good books and tapes on the subject.

2. Regular exercise is good for the mind and the body.

3. Eat a healthy diet, with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. This is good for mind and body.

4. Consider slowing down your pace of living. A short holiday might help.

5. Avoid the things we tend to turn to under stress, as these will probably only make things worse. ie alcohol, too much coffee or tea, tobacco, or illicit drugs.

6. Try to keep your mind active, eg on a hobby, a book, or watching the TV, rather than dwelling on your feelings, which will only make you feel worse.

7. If you are feeling desperate, ring the Samaritans, or at least share it with someone. A friend, relative, clergyman, counsellor or medical professional may not be able to solve everything at once, but sharing a problem helps, and the other person will probably be able to help you to find appropriate further support.

Always think positively, don’t let “negative energy” ruin your life.