Try to be with other people and to confide in someone; it is usually better than being alone and secretive.
If unsure where to go for help, check the Yellow Pages under mental health, suicide prevention, hotlines, hospitals, or physicians for phone numbers and addresses.
If you are taking more than one medication, and at different times of the day, it is essential that you take the correct dosage of each medication.
In times of crisis, the emergency room doctor at a hospital may be able to provide temporary help for an emotional problem, and will be able to tell you where and how to get further help.
It is widely acknowledged that if you can discipline yourself to do some form of exercise regularly, you will almost definitely feel better for it. Even a brisk walk once a day is a good start.
Good nutrition supports the optimal functioning of your brain and body. Eat a balanced diet of healthy foods.
Develop a sleep schedule-a regular time of going to sleep and arising - and stick to it. A good night sleep can, believe it, help in curing depression.
Focus your thoughts on the little positive things. Do not let your mind race forward in time to 'what if' and do not dwell on what is past and on 'if only'.
Sprinkle a cloth handkerchief with Tangerine & Lavender aromatherapy oil before going to sleep. Breathing the scent makes a person very relaxed and it also helps with night waking's.
Follow a routine to help relax and wind down before sleep, such as reading a book, listening to music, or taking a bath.
A good listener is what depressed people need most: someone who will listen, who will not judge or persuade them to come to conclusions they do not want.
You schedule everything else-why not manage anxiety this way too? Set aside a specific time everyday when you will give yourself permission to worry.
Taking care of yourself is very difficult when you are depressed.  Please, if symptoms of depression are resonating with you, consult your doctor.
Set realistic goals in light of the depression and assume a reasonable amount of responsibility.
Some medications must be stopped gradually to give the body time to adjust. Never stop taking an antidepressant without consulting the doctor for instructions on how to safely discontinue the medication.
Mild exercise, going to a movie, a ballgame, or participating in religious, social, or other activities may help in lifting depression.
Remember, positive thinking will replace the negative thinking that is part of the depression and will disappear as your depression responds to treatment.
Expect your mood to improve gradually, not immediately. Feeling better takes time.
It is advisable to postpone important decisions until the depression has lifted. Before deciding to make a significant transition discuss it with others who know you well.
If you are stressful, stop, close your eyes and focus your breathing. Inhale slowly through your nose, directing the air deep into your belly. Exhale slowly through your mouth. Repeat this 5-10 times.
Therapeutic massage is a simple and effective way to promote general well-being, release tension and reduce anxiety.
Practicing a relaxation technique such as meditation twice a day can be very helpful in relieving stress.
Having a network of people you are close to, such as friends or family is important for your emotional well-being and sense of self-esteem.
A good night’s sleep is often the best way to recover from illness or deal with stress, and regular sleep is essential for your physical and emotional health.
Discovering new ways of communicating with someone after a stroke may do more than anything else to help the person.
In group therapy small groups meet regularly to share experiences and feelings. It is often used to treat addictions such as alcoholism.
Light plays an important role in regulating the body’s biological clock and a lack of sunlight in winter is thought to cause seasonal affective disorder.
Yoga is a combination of physical exercises and controlled breathing techniques designed to harmonize the mind and body, helping you to relax and feel more serene.
An obsession with body image can lead to anorexia, where the sufferer perceives herself to be fat even though she is actually underweight.
Eating meals with others is often a first step in treating anorexia, even if the sufferer is consuming smaller portions than is normal.
Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness whereby sufferers have an impaired sense of reality, which leads to irrational behavior and disturbed emotional reactions.
Massage aids relaxation by directly affecting the body systems that govern blood pressure, breathing and digestion, inducing a sense of profound well-being and alleviating feelings of distress.