Psychology / Mental Health
The 5 Activities That Help Me Battle a Depressed Mood
My bag of tricks for getting out of a rut.
The pandemic is tough for many of us. Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety issues, and Bipolar disorder seem to rise⁸. The same applies to me.
I’ve always struggled with mental health. Especially short, depressive phases weigh heavily on me. Since the lockdown, even more.
Thank god, there is a handful of tricks you can use to help yourself. Over time, 5 activities really helped me to cope with a depressed mood.
Since psyche problems are a complex issue, I have made sure that these tricks help not only in my experience. Therefore, everything I present to you has a scientific background, albeit based mainly on correlations. Fortunately, none of these tricks will harm you — so the proof of the pudding is in the eating.
Here is my bag of tricks against a depressive mood.
Important: Someone who is currently in a depressed mood does not necessarily have depression. These are primarily temporary tips and are in no way intended as a substitute for therapy or drug treatment. If you suspect you have serious problems, please contact an expert.
