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Preventing depressionQuestion: I have been struggling with depression my whole life, and have gone off and on medication, therapy, etc. but the thing I want to know is what else I can do? I do not want to always be dependant on medication or someone else to keep me from being depressed. I want to know what is in my power to do to avoid being constantly depressed?
Answer: The answer is that there are some very good ways to help yourself avoid depression. While depression can happen to anyone, it is also possible for anyone to do the things required to help avoid it. Depression is thought to be caused by hormonal imbalances in the brain, as well as some external factors. The better job you do at keeping your mind and body healthy, the better chance you have at avoiding episodes of depression. There are four things you should be doing on a regular basis to help yourself avoid depression: 1. Avoid alcohol, drugs, and caffeine. The stimulants in these products can cause dependence, and can lead to substance abuse problems, in addition, they can cause the hormone balance in your body to get off. Many people think that if they are feeling low, they should turn to alcohol, drugs, or other stimulants to give them a bit of a boost, a high, or drown out their sorrows, and let them forget them for a while. However, this tends to have the opposite affect. When you come off the high, you are that much lower. When you drown out your sorrows, they come back worse, and with a headache. When you turn to these things to help rid yourself of depression, you end up gaining a bad habit, a substance abuse problem, and a dependence that will not lead you to a happier life. |
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