What are the effective methods for treating depression?

The treatment of depression requires not only psychological counseling from doctors and the help of drugs, but also the patients themselves. Exercise is one of the ways to treat depression, and there are many other good ways to help patients treat depression.

Participate in outdoor sports

Don't always stay indoors. You don't have to go to the gym to exercise. Increase your exercise time and do more outdoor sports. Hiking, jogging, swimming, or outdoor rock climbing are also good choices. Increasing outdoor exercise can not only help patients regulate their emotions and get rid of negative emotions, but also exercise their physique and greatly relieve depression.

Get out of the house

The so-called going out of the house is not only about going out physically, but also about learning to let your heart go out of the house. People with depression have a common characteristic, that is, they all like to stay alone in a closed and narrow space, such as the bedroom or bathroom at home. At this time, you should encourage yourself to go out of this closed space more often, go out of the house more often, and feel the atmosphere outside. It is best to go to some places with lush green plants and fresh air, such as parks, etc., which can appropriately adjust the patient's emotions and relieve the mood.

Improve sleep quality

Another common manifestation of depression is poor sleep quality and insomnia. Patients are advised not to think too much when sleeping, not to think specifically about how to sleep, and not to pay too much attention to the time or occasion of sleep. Just sleep when you are sleepy and sleep as long as you can. Naturally, insomnia can be improved and sleep quality will gradually improve.

In addition to treating depression through exercise and other methods, you should pay attention to cultivating more interests in your daily life, such as painting, playing musical instruments, etc., to gradually divert your attention and thus alleviate depression.