How to deal with depression

In our current world, there is a high prevalence of mental health issues e.g., anxiety, depression, and a host of others. This could stem from various factors which may be physical, social, or environmental.
Here are a few ways to cope or deal with depression:

Reach out to people and stay connected: Obtaining assistance is critical in conquering depression. It can be tough to keep a healthy perspective and the effort required to overcome depression on your own. At the same time, the nature of depression makes seeking treatment difficult. When you're sad, you tend to withdraw and isolate, making it difficult to connect with even close family members and friends. You may be too tired to chat, embarrassed about your situation, or guilty for ignoring particular relationships. But this is only the despair speaking. Keeping in touch with others and participating in social activities will dramatically improve your mood and attitude. Reaching out is not a sign of weakness, nor will it imply that you are a burden to others. Your close ones genuinely care about you and desire to assist you.

Engage in activities that make you feel good: To combat depression, you must engage in activities that both relax and energize you. Following a healthy lifestyle, knowing how to better handle stress, setting limitations on what you can do, and arranging pleasurable activities into your day are all part of this. While you can't make yourself have fun or feel pleasure, you can compel yourself to accomplish things even when you don't want to. You may be amazed at how much better you feel once you're out in public. Even if your sadness does not vanish immediately, as you make time for enjoyable activities, you will gradually feel more happy and energetic.

Face your fears: Don't avoid the things that are challenging for you. When people are depressed or anxious, they may avoid conversing with others. Some people lose confidence when going out, driving, or traveling. If this begins to happen, confronting these problems will aid in their resolution.

Establish a daily routine: When people are depressed, they may develop poor sleeping habits, such as staying up late and napping during the day. Try to get up at the same time every day and keep to your routine as much as possible.