DIFFERENT WAYS TO OVERCOME DEPRESSION WITHOUT MEDICATION
To overcome depression, it helps to know the facts. Depression is a medical condition and not “laziness” or a temporary response to normal grief and/or discouragement. Symptoms of Depression A major depressive episode is defined as experiencing five or more of the following symptoms every day (or most days) for two weeks or more: Depressed or irritable mood Sleep problems (i.e., sleeping too much or too little; sleeping mainly during the day) Change in interests (i.e., not being interested in what you used to enjoy) or low motivation Excessive guilt or unrealistically low self-image Significantly low energy and/or change in self-care (i.e., not showering anymore) Significantly worse concentration (i.e., sharp decline in grades or performance) Changes in appetite (i.e., eating too much or too little) Agitation or severe anxiety/panic attacks Suicidal thoughts, plans or behaviors — including self-harm (i.e., intentionally cutting or burning yourself) It’s importan...