How can one overcome grief, anxiety, and depression caused by father's death?

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I have read the query, and I can understand your concern.

I can understand your situation, and I am sorry about your father. You may have a major depressive disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for your depression. Try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. It will help you.

1. Exercise for 30 to 45 minutes, like at least going for a walk. It will improve your mood.

2. You should do meditation for 20 minutes daily. Just sit in one place in a comfortable position and try to concentrate on your normal breathing. Do not stop or force yourself to stop your thoughts. Just let it be. It will reduce anxiety.

3. You should eat healthy home-cooked foods and avoid junk foods.

4. You must drink enough water.

5. You should spend quality time with friends and family daily or do video calls if you are living away from your family.

6. You should spend time on creative hobbies like reading good books, writing journals, painting, drawing, and learning new skills or language or musical instruments.

7. You should get enough seven to eight hours of sleep daily.

8. You must avoid tobacco, alcohol, or any substance abuse. If you keep consuming alcohol, then it will worsen your depression.

9. Live your life; do not just spend it.

10. Be bold and confident.

You must push yourself to come out of this. If you still have symptoms that persist after following the advice for four to six weeks, then you need to start medications for a short duration.

I hope that you got your answer. Please let me know if you want some help.

Thank you.