MS - Counselling and Psychotherapy, Diploma in Psychological Medicine , MBBS
Psychiatrist, Bangalore
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20 years experience
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Which among the following food items are best to combat depression?
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How you feel is the byproduct of what you eat. Yes, it is true and when it comes to depression there are certain foods which help you to fight it better than others. Fatty fish such as salmon and tuna are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and are amongst the best food items that help you fight depression. They help in reducing the level of cortisol and other stress hormones, which in turn improves your mood. Mushrooms, on the other hand, help fight insulin imbalance in the body, which is another cause of depression.
Exercising cannot help with fatigue or exhaustion caused due to depression.
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Yes, exhaustion and fatigue caused by depression can be countered with exercise. Initially it may be difficult to exercise, but once you start and stick to it for some time, but eventually, it will help you to deal with fatigue in a better way.
Which of the following habits can lead to depression?
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Multitasking at your job for too long as well as at home over a period of time can cause depression. This is due to the fact that your mental capabilities are always being stretched doing too many things at one time. Thus, at least at home, you should relax and try not to do too many things at one time.
It s important to surround yourself with people all the time to combat depression.
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While it may be important to have a support group around you when you are depressed, the reverse is true as well. If you are surrounded by family or friends all the time, it could even aggravate your depression. Thus, it is important that you give yourself some alone time during the day.
Not having enough sunlight can make you feel depressed.
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Doctors often advise at least 15 minutes of daily exposure to sunlight to combat depression. You should make it a habit to spend some time outdoors in natural light. For this you can take a walk, have tea or coffee outdoors, sit on a park bench and take a meal from your fav eating joint and enjoy it on a park bench. Staying indoors for a long period of time everyday can cause depression by perpetuating negative feelings.
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