A member asked:

Please provide some do's and don'ts on overcoming mild depression.

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Ignore: Don't ignore it, be proactive to avoid allowing the depression to worsen. Talk to your doc!

Answered 3/11/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: This can usually be treated very easily.

Answered 3/31/2014

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Ignore: Activity reduces depression, including exercise or anything that is fun or constructive.

Answered 7/26/2014

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Dr. Marc Neff answered

Ignore: Often our worry gets in the way. Studies show that 85% of what we worry about never happens.

Answered 4/10/2018

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Dr. Jane Steiner answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ignore: Mild depression is also known as "walking depression" because its sufferers still go out and work.

Answered 4/18/2014

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Ignore: Focus on being positive, sleep hygiene, relaxation, & exercising. Find triggers for your symptoms.

Answered 7/7/2018

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

All: All work and no play will not keep the depression away. Make time 2do things U enjoy, spend time4U.

Answered 6/21/2014

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Do exercise and eat and sleep. Don't eat junk food and sit around.

Answered 7/7/2014

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Ignore: Listen to fun music, get out of the house, open the shades, get exercise, and meet friends daily.

Answered 8/3/2014

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Ignore: Exercise has been shown to be one of the best treatments for depression, regular sleep also helps.

Answered 11/19/2016

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Dr. Poorvi Shah answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Ignore: Regular exercise has been linked to better moods in patients who have depression.

Answered 6/1/2017

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Dr. Paul Pyles answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Ignore: If you are feeling depressed, don't make it worse by drinking alcohol or taking street drugs.

Answered 5/3/2015

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Ignore: Make a consistent effort to engage in pleasurable and preferred activities.

Answered 5/23/2015

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Ignore: Do stay connected with friends and family. Do not isolate yourself! Do get regular sleep & exercise!

Answered 7/1/2015

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Dr. K. Olson answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ignore: Sunlight, get out into nature, exercise, socialize, eat wisely, spiritual focus, meditation, goals.

Answered 10/28/2017

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