Medication
Your doctor may decide that medication is one of the ways to treat your symptoms. You will be prescribed antidepressants. Before you are prescribed medication make sure to share all of your symptoms with your physician. Also make sure to share if you are on any other medication or supplements. All of this can affect treatment. There are four main types of antidepressants:
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
- Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
- Mirtazapine
- Burpopion
Talk Therapy
Visiting a therapist to talk to can help with your anxiety and depression. Your therapist can help develop a plan to treat the emotions you are feeling. Some methods of talk therapy are:
- Problem-Solving Therapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Cognitive behavioral Therapy
Exercise
Exercise is a proven way to boost moods. When you exercise it naturally releases endorphins which make you feel good and help you relax. Doing just 10-20 minutes of exercise a day can help with depression and anxiety.
Diet
Diet can play a role in treating anxiety and depression. Lots of times when a person is depressed or anxious they binge eat or rely on comfort foods. Eating healthy whole foods can help you feel more satisfied and calmer. It is a good idea to avoid alcohol, caffeine and sugar.
Relaxation Techniques
Training your mind to relax can help a lot with anxiety and depression. Simply doing yoga, meditating or performing breathing exercises can help relax your body and calm your mind. These three following simple relaxation tips can help:
- Imagining a beautiful image when you close your eyes
- Having a go to word that calms you (i.e. Serenity)
- Focusing on breathing in and breathing out
Personal Changes
Making some personal changes can help ease anxiety and depression. Some of these changes include:
- Creating new goals
- Getting Organized
- Doing Something meaningful
- Reading a good book
- Picking up a hobby
Having A Support System
Making sure you have a strong support system is important. Friends and family can help by listening to you and encouraging you at times. Also, you can join a support group. This can help by meeting people who are going through the same things as you are.
Final Thought
Most people with anxiety or depression understand that their emotions and thoughts are not rational. There is no explanation as to why depression and anxiety go hand in hand. The good news is that a person does not have to suffer from anxiety and depression. With the right treatment you can get relief.
