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10 Ways To Overcome Depression

January 14, 2015 by Joyce Cortes Mackenroth 19 Comments

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One day, my good friend texted me about quitting her career, as she was not happy when her former boss treated her worse than everyone else. She was a little depressed that she did not have many friends around in her city, she was very lonely at home. Furthermore, she has been married for over 25 years and she has a teenage daughter. I live so far away, and my friend lives in a big city, while I live in a small town. Sometimes, I text and check with her for awhile. So we talk, laugh, and make jokes through texting.

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Depression can be overburdening and can be painfully insane. Usually, it is a toxic feeling. You can imagine as if you are in a dark room with no light. Love escapes and the things you used to find exciting aren’t fun anymore. Even winning a game would not beat someone out of depression. Unfortunately, it isn’t cheap, but there are ways to overcome the depression.

10 Ways To Overcome Depression

1) Talk with close friends and family. My friend has major depression, but she knows that depression is a toxic emotion. She talks with me sometimes about her family, career, and children. Talking with other people makes you feeling better.

2) Go to the gym or find a partner for walking. Do you have a paid membership from the gym? If so, that’s good! But, if you do not have a paid membership, you do not have to worry about that! You can find the local gym for free. For example, I found one church that offered a free fitness class. Otherwise, you can ask your partner who loves walking.

3) Write a private journal. Do you enjoy writing in a journal? You will feel better when you write a page in your private journal in each day. If you write more than one page, that’s great! Writing a private journal helps you to get off depression.

4) Go to the local charity organization. Do you want to do something that you are interested in volunteering? If you choose to volunteer in an animal shelter, that’s a good start. You will find yourself feeling better when volunteering.

5) Go to the local church. Do you want to be in a social environment with new friends from the local church? That would be awesome! You will find a great opportunity to get volunteer in the church. I am sure that many regular attendees from the church will be happy to help you.

6) Go to the local adult school for crafts. Do you enjoy crafting? If so, that would be great. You will not feel bored at home. Once you get to the craft class, you will be surprised that you make new friends there.

7) Booking a getaway. Do you enjoy traveling? When you are planning to travel, I’d suggest that you ask your friend to go with you. If you prefer to go alone, that’s fine. But, being a traveler alone is a little depressed. Don’t say that I did not warn you.

8) Visiting your favorite blogs. Do you enjoy reading blogs? Once you visit your favorite blogs, just write simple words in the comment section like you say, “Hi, I am new here…” You will see when other commenters reply back. Do not feel discouraged if commenters do not reply back. Keep reading blogs.

9) Find your best animal friend or companion. That’s good idea to have a pet at home, as you can play or feed your pet. My family and I have 6 dogs at home, and feeding them all gets expensive, but they are worth it. I really enjoy watching my 6 dogs play with each other and my husband keeps very busy taking care of them. They love chasing him around the yard or dog park.

10) Reading the bible. Do you have a bible at home? If not, you can ask one of the local church for free bible. My family and I read our bible everyday for spiritual guidance and connection. Connection with each other, and most importantly, connection with God. He loves us and just wants to be a part of our lives. He created us for His personal enjoyment, for companionship,. and nothing makes Him happier than having us, His favorite creations, talk with Him. Romans 8:38-39 says nothing can separate us from God’s love. He loves us unconditionally, so even if we have no one else on this Earth, we can always count on God’s everlasting promise to see us through.

Which one of these do you want to overcome your depression? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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My name is Joyce. I'm a founder of Unshakeable Joy. I'm a follower of Christ and I am a woman to blog whatever I feel like - a faith-based blog where I write and share about food + drink, personal growth, spiritual encouragement, Christian living, and others. I am a mother of two adult sons and a blessed wife. Click here to learn more about starting a blog.

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  1. nancy chipriano

    January 14, 2015 at 16:27

    Thanks for the great suggestions. I think they are all valid. The one about connecting with God is the best one in my opinion!

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    • Joyce - Live Laugh Love Post

      January 14, 2015 at 19:29

      Hi, Nancy –

      Thank you for stopping by here 🙂

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  2. Erik Miller

    November 14, 2015 at 21:31

    Great suggestions. Making connections, and finding things that bring joy are so important. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. michelle

    November 15, 2015 at 00:07

    this is a great resource of ideas to work through depression

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  4. Ana De- Jesus

    November 15, 2015 at 04:48

    I agree going out for a walk or going out with friends and family does help you feel a bit better.

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  5. Claire

    November 15, 2015 at 05:00

    Some great tips for Christians or anybody who is religious to overcome depression. Talking to friends and family is a fab tip.

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  6. Nicole Escat

    November 15, 2015 at 06:58

    This is a serious problem, but thank you so much for sharing us your knowledge about this.

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  7. Delaine

    November 15, 2015 at 07:35

    Great tips, my favourite is telling friends or family, that always help. Thanks for sharing

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  8. Dogvills

    November 15, 2015 at 08:56

    This is so true, depression is very toxic. It would help a lot if you try to get busy with other things.

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  9. Elizabeth O.

    November 15, 2015 at 17:25

    I think it’s important to connect with family and friends and of course to include God in everything you do. Searching for something that makes you happy would be nice.

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  10. Claudette

    November 15, 2015 at 18:29

    As someone who has attempted suicide three times, depression is real for me. There are many ways to “overcome” it and what you have listed here are some possible ones. Thanks for sharing this valuable information.

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  11. Liz Mays

    November 15, 2015 at 19:42

    I think it’s great how many of your suggestions involve getting out and connecting with others. I think that’s important too.

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  12. Shann Eva

    November 15, 2015 at 20:08

    These are great suggestions. I always find exercise or doing something else distracting helps. However, I also take medication and talk to a professional, so if someone is really depressed, a medical professional should be there first step.

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  13. Shaylee @ Data Nerds

    November 16, 2015 at 10:52

    These are great options for those suffering with depression. I found the best way was through exercise and seeing friends. Really, anything to get my mind in a different and positive space 🙂

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  14. Chanelle

    November 16, 2015 at 12:39

    What a great list of options when struggling with depression.

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  15. Erika

    November 16, 2015 at 13:53

    I think that writing in a journal could be a really helpful tool.

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  16. Rosey

    November 17, 2015 at 09:56

    My daughter keeps a private journal. It’s very therapeutic for her as a teen. I can see how it would be great for many others too.

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  17. Emily

    November 17, 2015 at 21:15

    Great suggestions! Having healthy sleep and eating habits are really important too.

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  18. Rebecca Swenor

    November 19, 2015 at 00:47

    These are all great ways to overcome depression. I always make sure I leave the house and go for a walk along with visiting friends when I start feeling depressed. Having a dog is really helpful too. Thanks for sharing the tips.

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