I originally starting writing this post to discuss a symptom of depression; self-isolation.
Then we were...
Quarantined!!!
Some of you may have already found that isolation itself can lead to depression. Forced isolation is a strange feeling for all of us. We are social animals. We need each other. But right now we need to physically distance ourselves from others. But we can, and should, still be in contact and stay close, (figuratively). You're already connected. We have so much technology allowing us to communicate with each other in different forms. USE IT.
Skype your Mom. Tag your friend. Snapchat your date.
And when all else fails…
Re-frame:
You’re not isolated, you’re on a meditation retreat.
And if that doesn’t work? Distraction. Distraction. Distraction. You know what’s a good distraction? Exercise!
Home workouts. Guided meditations. Audio nutritional lessons.
Pick up a hobby that keeps your hands busy. Like knitting or embroidery. Expand your skillset and learn something. Anything! Pick a day and decide that’s your learning day. Ever wanted to learn Spanish? Plenty of free resources online. How about teaching the kids origami? It’s a quiet activity.
And what if you were already isolating because you felt depressed? The same techniques can apply; stay connected, keep a positive outlook, eat healthily, and exercise regularly. Another option could be to focus on the source of the problem instead of symptom management. The depression could be a symptom itself of a nutrient deficiency. In our previous blog posts, we discussed how nutrition can affect depression and what foods can help improve depression.
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