How to deal with Depression during a Pandemic
















Knowing how to live with depression is important for many of us — with more than 300 million people across the globe living with chronic depression, it’s the leading cause of disability worldwide.

It’s time to go beyond getting a diagnosis, into giving people actual coping mechanisms. Without coping mechanisms, we’re trapped in a downward spiral. Being depressed leads to falling behind; falling behind leads to more depression.

1. Be proactive.
It’s a cliche because it’s true — the best defense is a vigorous offense. Do you know what you’ll do the next time you’re depressed? 

In order to make a plan, you need to know two things: your symptoms of depression and the strategies that work for you,

2. Zoom in on what’s most important for you to accomplish.

Urgency isn’t only about getting things done, It’s “also about being able to say no to non-essential tasks.

Meeting your work deadline is essential; the church bake sale is non-essential. Don't say yes to everything.

3. Figure out the difficulty of your tasks, and let this guide your actions. When depressed, label all tasks as a 1, 2 or a 3. If it’s an easy task, if it's a 1; eg. eating breakfast or taking a shower.

If it’s a moderately difficult task, it’s a 2, and a 3. Despite all your efforts, plans and lists, there are still days when illness wins. Know that’s OK, and don’t add to your suffering by beating yourself up because you’re human.


I wanted to share this with anyone who fights depression or who loves someone that does. Yes, depression is real. But hope is real. Courage is real. Resilience is real.

Stay Strong ✊🏾

#mentalhealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthForAll #MentalHealthKE


Comments

  1. Lizzieplanner16 December 2020 at 05:34

    You write so well. It is heartbreaking to see am individual send a signal say on social media before you comprehend RIPs flood. Life is increasingly becoming more challenging, finding ways to cope is a life skill

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    1. Izaq_Boks29 December 2020 at 19:58

      Thanks Lizzie. Life is hard but not impossible. We need to keep strong and remind ourselves that it only gets better. One Love!

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