What are the ways to overcome depression?

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You may have a major depressive disorder. There is pharmacological and non-pharmacological management for depression. It will help you.

1. You should do exercises daily for 30 to 45 minutes like at least going for a walk.
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 relax you.
3. You should eat healthy home-cooked food, and avoid junk food.
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 take enough seven to eight hours of sleep daily.
8. You must avoid tobacco or alcohol or any substance abuse.
9. Live your life, do not just spend it.
10. Be bold and confident.
11. There is nothing like running out of options.

Investigations to be done are as follows: CBC (complete blood count), thyroid profile, vitamin D3, and vitamin B12.

Thank you.