Depression is one of the most widespread mental sickness in which a person experiences deep, regular sadness and less interest in nearly all activities.

At least 8 percent of adults in the United States experience serious depression at some point during their lives and estimated range as high as 17 percent.

People with depression often have feelings of anguish, hopelessness, and irrelevance, as well as thoughts of committing suicide.

Depressive personality behavior includes pessimism, self-criticism, gloominess, nervousness, extreme skepticism and criticism of others.

Stressful experiences may include divorce, the loss of a job and pregnancy, loneliness, economic strain, early childhood trauma, Alcohol or drug abuse.

 

Tip #1: Healthy habits in daily life

 

Depression can be controlled simply by exercise, nourishing diet, talk to a supportive friend, spend some time in natural environment, read a good book, watch a sitcom or funny movie, listen to music and enjoy a company of pet.

Take a long drive regularly and do investigate the root cause of depression.   

Tip #2: Cultivating supportive relationships

Ask for moral support from friends and family who are supportive and available to help you through thick and thin. Do locate people around you who are suffering with depression. Try to learn from their and experiences and share your experience. Be positive and optimistic and get courage by listening sorrows of other and evaluate the intensity of your depression. Talk loudly and confidently with people and share your worldview. Help poor and deserving people and make a spiritual contact with Sufi Saints.    

Tip #3: Reducing stress

Be patient! This is the most important point to remember. Depression can hurt relationships and affect everyday activity. It takes patience and time to help a depressed person. A depressed person may experience mood swings and may feel like giving up. Stay focused and don’t give up.

Laugh! Do this every day and all night long if you feel like it. Go to bed happy and get out of bed if you are unhappy.

Tip #4: Changing negative thinking

Always Keep in mind you have two choices in life. You can spend the next five minutes being happy, or the next five minutes being sad. Whether happy or sad, you are using the same amount of energy and liveliness in those five minutes. The option you make could revolutionize your life forever. Spend time doing the things you enjoy and take benefit from it, and stay away from doing things you don't. Go out and meet with people you like, and stay away from people you don't. Live every minute like it's your last.

Tip #5: Psychotherapy

“Talk therapy” is used alone for treatment of depression. It generates no physiological side effects. Depending on the severity of the depression, treatment can take a few weeks or considerably longer. However, in many cases, significant improvement can be made in 10 to 15 sessions. Consult with therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist.