Which alternative therapies help manage depression?

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

You may have a major depressive disorder. Music therapy can help you to decrease your depression and alleviate anxiety. Music helps to release neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, which help to reduce stress and depression. You can do activities that can help to increase serotonin and dopamine in the brain. There is non-pharmacological management for your depression.

You should try to follow the guidelines below to deal with it. It will help you.

1. Exercise regularly for 30 to 45 minutes, such as going for a walk. It will uplift 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 control your thoughts and let them be. It will relax you.

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 seven to eight hours of sleep daily.

8. You must avoid tobacco, alcohol, or any substance abuse.

Live your life, but do not just spend it. Be bold and confident. 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 this will help you.

Kindly revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.