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Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on overcoming mild depression.

17 doctors weighed in across 11 answers
Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: We all get depressed. The word emotion means to move. Move with your feelings.

Answered 3/23/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: There are drug, and nondrug alternatives in treating this very effectively.

Answered 3/31/2014

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Dr. Ramon Garcia-septien answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Ignore: People with mild depresion can get by without medication and may well find their symptoms.

Answered 4/24/2015

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Ignore: Exercise daily to increase energy, appetite, and mood. Stretch twice daily too.

Answered 8/2/2014

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ignore: Sleep, but not too long Exercise and eat good food Love who you are, too!

Answered 5/1/2020

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Ignore: Regular exercise, healthy eating (fresh fruits and vegetables ) and a good nigh't sleep help.

Answered 12/3/2017

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Dr. Kieran Dhillon answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Exercise lifts mood; Making your body feel good; Chases away blues!

Answered 10/31/2014

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Dr. Richard Taddeo answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: 'solvitur ambulando' meaning get out in nature and walk for an hour or so daily. A hike does wonders.

Answered 10/24/2014

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Ignore: Stay & think positive, reduce stress via exercises, breathing, yoga, express yourself positively.

Answered 5/1/2016

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Ignore: Socialize, exercise, get involved in group sports and excursions, find a charitable focus.

Answered 5/3/2016

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Dr. John Gaffney answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ignore: Create a few goals for yourself and get in 10 mins. of cardio every day. You'll be happy you did!

Answered 10/13/2015

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