If you're currently going through a depressive episode, don't let the holiday rush make it worse.
Maintain a sleep schedule
Even during the New Year holidays, stick to your usual daily routine.
Sleep 7-8 hours every day, get out of the house every day for a light walk, and don’t forget about the obligatory 10-15 minute warm-up in the morning.
This is the only way you will not allow your circadian rhythms to be disrupted, which means you will be protected from encountering insomnia, which is often found in people with depression.
Watch your diet
Your mental health depends largely on how balanced your diet is. Meals should not be large – eat little by little, but regularly.
Be sure to include protein in your diet in the form of fish, eggs, poultry, etc. These foods contain tryptophan, an amino acid that increases levels of serotonin, known as the “happiness hormone.”
Warn your loved ones
You don't have to publicly announce your depression, but your immediate family or people you are in close contact with have a right to know.
And it will only be better for you - no one will ask if something happened to you.
Avoid summing up
Does this practice make you feel negative? Just give it up and focus solely on the good things that have happened in your life.
Don't beat yourself up for not achieving some goals, and if you're tempted to do so, consult a therapist. Can't get help from a professional? Transfer your worries to the diary pages.
