# How to get rid of depression? **URL:** \ **Category:** Health\ **Created:** [September 24, 2020, 1:28pm UTC](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-depression/18382 "2020-09-24T13:28:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 5
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Depression is a condition in which some one feels unhappy helpless hopeless or can not take any positive decision. It can be a short term condition in the beginning but as it persists it can be severe and lasts for days ,weeks or even months . [![](https://images.pexels.com/photos/4672710/pexels-photo-4672710.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=650&w=940) ](https://images.pexels.com/photos/4672710/pexels-photo-4672710.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=650&w=940) In the past this condition was thought to be the mysterical or due to the strange creatures but now medical science has proved it to be a medical condition which is curable # SYMPTOMS Although depression has different symptoms in different individuals due to their environment and circumstances in which they live in or face problems but most of the common symptoms are given as Feeling of worthlessness being troublesome to near and dear relations . Loss of hope and interest in the joys of life . Lackof warmth with loving relationships. In severe conditions a person do not take interest in dressing up properly or not try to look good by quitting of going to saloons Try to live at home and sometimes people leave their jobs cut off their families or friends and prefer to live alone which is an alarming situation. Persons do not show any interest in religious activities Person feels headache ,migraine weakness or sleepy and becomes pale day by day ## DEMERITS OF DEPRESSION Diagnosis of depression in early stages is necessary as it makes its treatment easy however if it persists for a long term it can even lead to a suicide attempt. If we notice any person near us showing behavioral changes we should try to help him to get rid of it. ## HOW IT CAN BE CURED A person can easily get rid of depression by adopting a healthy lifestyle and by consulting a medical assistance. There are many effective ways to treat depression like these ### Counseling It is proved by a research at university of Carolina that a friendly talk and proper counselling can help overcome depression . ### Medication At some extent medication also helps to keep the patient relax and calm. Mostly a good sleep with a relax mind helps to improve mental health. ### Social connections Scientists claim that depression can be cured fastly by social care .Meeting siblings ,old friends and parents or grand parents is good to relax and relieve from depression. ### Relationships Sometimes a very loved one helps a depression patient to cure fastly and encourages him to improve. ## CONCLUSION. Although depression can cause difficulties but can be handled with simple techniques. The patient should try to keep calm and hopefull. Spend time with children and keep engaged in their small activities. Eat chocolate or Ice cream. Keep a pet which makes you caring and engaged. Plantation is a good hobby which helps a person to get rid of depression and feel energetic. Never leave yourself to go in depression, when you feel sad or hopeless immediately make your self engaged in some positive activity. --- _[View the full topic](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-depression/18382)._