Don't brush off your lack of productivity as a habit. You might be suffering from depression

Do you lack productivity as a habit? Well, you should know that it is one of the depression symptoms. Read further to know if you’re suffering from depression.

• Do you not want to leave your house?

You might be housebound for weeks. Depression has this influence to zap your physical ability to leave the house. The energy required to go grocery shopping is out of reach. You might fear that every person you run into will hate you. This thought loop of uncertainty creates an environment where it’s almost impossible to get out the front door.

• Are you constantly on the Internet?

Studies have confirmed that people who compulsively go online and have more interactions virtually than in real life can be depressed. Doing anything in excess online like shopping, gambling, social media or anything else is not a healthy habit. Internet addiction and depression are different but they often overlap.

• Are you being convinced everyone hates you?

In life, some people will like you and some people will not. This is normal, right? In a healthy mindset, most people will accept the positives with the negatives. Depression makes you think that everyone hates you. This insight of hate tends to make people with depression feel even more depressed.

• Are you being forced to nap every day?

You might already know that you need eight hours of sleep. But you might find it hard not to sleep all day. And when you wake up, you don’t feel like you’ve slept. You have no energy and are still sleepy.

• Do you not bother to keep up good hygiene?

When depression comes around, those affected might stop showering for weeks, if the episode lasts that long. This might be same for other everyday jobs like brushing your teeth or washing your face.

• Do you not clean your home for months at a time?

Vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning can seem to be daunting tasks. Indifference is a common feeling with depression. Some depressed people might not even feel worthy of a clean living environment.

• Do you feel guilty all the time?

The thing with depression is that it can cause feelings of guilt over nothing or over everything. Feeling guilty is actually one of the depression symptoms.

Self-help tips

Listed below are some of the self-help tips.

• Don’t fuel your depression

You should learn to recognize the negative thoughts and fears that are fueling your depression so that you can replace them with optimistic and lifelike thoughts.

• Don’t get absorbed in your own thoughts

Depression causes you to be absorbed in your own thoughts. In order to counter this as you go about your daily routine, focus your thoughts on the outside world.

• Live in the moment

Regretting events in the past or fixating on unknown challenges in the future can overpower you. This can keep you from being active in the present. In its place, give your full attention to where you are in the present moment.

• Counter depression with exercise

Regular exercise can make you less likely to develop depression. Exercising three to five times weekly for 30 to 60 minutes can counter depression. Exercise is a good way to focus on moment-to-moment senses such as your breathing and movements.

Read More: Exercise for Depression: It helped me – here’s how!

• Stay socially connected

When people are depressed, they often become lonely and shut off from their friends and family. Staying socially connected should be part of your efforts.

Conclusion

In case you have any concerns or queries, you can always consult the expert homeopathic doctors at Dr Batra’s® on 9033001642. Book an appointment with your homeopath right away and seek depression treatment.