Twenty No-Cost, or Low-Cost, Things You Can Do To Help Cope with Depression, Stress, Anxiety or Nerves

Twenty No-Cost, or Low-Cost, Things You Can Do To Help Cope with Depression, Stress, Anxiety or Nerves
Sue Bergeson, President, DBSA

If you are living with depression, stress or anxiety, it is important
that you see a professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Medication is an important part of a good treatment plan for most people.
The right medication will not change your personality or make you addicted.
However,
if you can not get in to see a doctor right away because of a long
waiting time, many of these strategies can help you cope.
Many of us also use these strategies in addition to our medication to help us move to recovery.

If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, it is very, very important that you call 911 and seek immediate help.

1. Sleep: Getting too much sleep or not getting enough sleep can affect your mood.
Try to go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time in the morning even if you don’t feel like it.
Use ear plugs to help muffle noises and other distractions to help you sleep.
Other tips to help you sleep include: