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Medical Video: 6 Ways To CURE DEPRESSION
Depression is one of the most difficult mental conditions to deal with, because even the symptoms can destroy your determination and energy to do all the activities that you normally love.
It is easier to say than done, but when you feel tired and trapped in solitude, this is the right time to encourage yourself to remain active in doing everything that can make you calm and re-excited. Fight the conscience that haunts you and says that nothing can make you feel better. Remember, giving in to negative energy will depress you even more.
Here are some ways you can do when you're down.
1. Read books, watch movies or TV series
Sometimes, when everything is difficult, reading a book, watching a movie, or a TV series with content and storylines (or characters) familiar to you will give you the opportunity to escape from the reality to another world for a moment.
Reading or watching shows that explain all the details about the process of thinking, emotions, and situations that you are experiencing can be very entertaining and soothing.
Some book recommendations from us:
- It's Kind Of A Funny Story by Ned Vizzini
- Impulse by Emily Hopkins
- Reasons To Stay Alive by Matt Haig
- Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
- Shadows in the Sun: Healing from Depression and Finding the Light Within by Gayathri Ramprasad
Recommended films and TV series:
- Life of Pi (film)
- Lilo & Stitch (film)
- 127 Hours (film)
- It's A Wonderful Life (film)
- Parks & Recreation (series)
- Scrubs (series)
- Sherlock (series)
- Friends (series)
- Supernatural (series)
2. Play with animals
Studies show that interactions with animals can improve the quality of your mental health and your overall life. So, play your favorite cat or dog, or visit the nearest cats cafe or dogs cafe, if any. Or look for the nearest animal shelter, and offer voluntary assistance to care for the animals there.
3. Anonymous online forums, blogs, or local communities
Not many people are willing to talk about their mental health struggles. However, when they do, the effect will be felt very real to others who listen to it, to let them know that they are not alone and can continue to fight.
Joining online forums or local communities around your residence will help you know that many people from all over the world are experiencing what you are experiencing right now, and this will help you eliminate loneliness. Some examples are Janganbunuhdiri.net, Whisper, Yik Yak, IMAlive, Trevor Space, Healthful Chat.
4. Look for a therapist
A proposal to find a therapist can be very frightening, but having someone who understands your situation and can be talked to can help you understand more about yourself and your mental health.
5. Confide with parents or close friends
It's natural if you feel burdensome or annoying other people, especially parents and close friends, when you always call or send a chat to ask for help. But remember, your ability to recognize, embrace, and talk about your condition is a great achievement. The people you love will always support you.
6. Emergency telephone
If you are in an emergency or just need to talk to someone, never hesitate to call for help specializing in helping people in various situations, suicide attempts, psychiatric problems, and other emergencies.
The following is a list of hotline numbers in Indonesia:
Emergency department: 112
Suicide prevention: (021) 7256526, (021) 7257826, (021) 7221810, 500-567
Psychiatric problem counseling in the Directorate of Mental Health Services Development of the Indonesian Ministry of Health: 500-454
And remember, asking for help does not mean you are weak.
