How to overcome depression?

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I read your query and understand your concern. Your friend may have a major depressive disorder. You must ask her to follow the below lifestyle to deal with her depression. it will help her.

1. Try doing exercises daily for 30 to 45 minutes like at least going for a walk. it will uplift your mood and build confidence.

2. 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 your irritability and calm you.

3. Try eating healthy home-cooked foods, and avoid junk foods.

4. Drink enough water.

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

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

7. Take enough seven to eight hours of sleep daily. Fix your time for sleep. Do not sleep in the daytime.

8. Avoid tobacco or alcohol or any substance abuse.

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

10. Be bold and confident.

If your friend still has symptoms that persist after following the advice for four to six weeks, then she needs to start medications for a short duration. i hope I have cleared all your doubts.

Thank you.