What to do if you suffer from depression?

​Do you feel depressed and short of energy to do anything?  If you get the below symptoms that last for long, you might need to handle it seriously.

1. Depressed mood with emotions of anxiety and worry.
2. Sleeping too much or difficulty sleeping
3. Isolate yourself and don’t want to go outside
4. Irrational eating behavior. Appetite loss or increase.  Eating or drinking too much of your favorite food or drink (such as wine, ice-cream, or desserts).
5. Slow perception of time and money
6. Loss of interest in doing anything.  Watching TV and lying on the couch doing nothing
7. Agitated or mad at a small minor issue
8. Feeling of worthlessness and helplessness. Regard yourself as a piece of furniture only.
9. The mind is moving slow, can’t think. Difficult to make a small decision of turning right or left.
10. suicidal thoughts

​What is your first-aid kit to release your depression?

1. Do exercise no matter an intensive workout or just a long walk. It was a chance to spend some time without any worries or concerns, just doing something positive.
2. Walk on the sand or grass with bare foot. Let the waves hit your bare feet to wash away your negative energy.
3. Intake the food with vitamin A/B/C.
4. Surround yourself with pleasant aromas (eg. essential oil with the smell of rose or orange) to uplift your energy.
5. Do something to keep yourself busy (such as cooking and drawing).
6. Allow your friend to support you, not for counseling or advice.
7. Drink orange juice
8. Get more sunlight
9. Learn to get along with yourself
10. Always remember, it will all be over.

​Hopefully, you can get over the feeling of depression. If not, find an expert to help.