I am feeling depressed from time to time

Agitation, Irritability, inappropriate guilt feeling are some of the many symptoms of Depression. Depression can be managed with medications and counseling.

Some non-pharmacological measures to overcome depression are as follows : 1. practice mindfulness. it involves focusing on the present moment. 2. listen to good happy music as food for the soul. Upbeat and happy music alters brain chemistry and can improve your mood. 3. Use touch therapy such as massage. It lowers stress hormone cortisol and increases the feel good hormone oxytocin. 4. Don't skip meals. 5. boost your vitamin B by supplement. 6. include omega 3 fatty acids in your diet through walnut, flaxseed, fishliver oil capsule. 7. stop negative self talk. 8. keeping busy is an effective way to overcome depression. 9. connect with friends. Social support is absolutely essential to depression recovery. 10. forgive others. 11. regular exercise. 12. keep faith in yourself. 13.  pick up a former hobby. 14. express your self creatively through music, art, and writing.