{"id":17298,"date":"2013-03-19T14:00:15","date_gmt":"2013-03-19T14:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/whisnews21.com\/?p=17298"},"modified":"2013-03-19T14:00:15","modified_gmt":"2013-03-19T14:00:15","slug":"dont-crawl-back-2-bed-ways-2-beat-the-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whisnews21.com\/index.php\/2013\/03\/19\/dont-crawl-back-2-bed-ways-2-beat-the-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"Dont Crawl Back 2 Bed Ways 2 Beat The Blues"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"manandbed\"Don’t Crawl Back To Bed….(From Life Script)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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CHECK OUT 10 WAYS TO BEAT THE BLUES<\/span><\/div>\n
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Looking for a blue-mood pick-me-up? Don\u2019t crawl back into bed with the sheets over your head. Check out top 10 ways to beat the blues. Plus, could you be clinically depressed? <\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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\n1. Unload Your Schedule<\/span><\/b>
\nBetween driving carpool, working, volunteering at the kids\u2019 school and managing your packed to-do list, your life is a whirlwind. It’s exhausting and makes even the fun stuff un-fun. Work overload can cause depression, says Harold Levinson, M.D, a New York-based psychiatrist and neurologist. So why do we say \u201cyes\u201d to extra responsibilities in the first place? Because we’re human and enjoy togetherness. \u201cWe\u2019re inherently social\u201d and like to be involved in group events, says Catherine Birndorf, M.D., founding director of the Payne Whitney Women\u2019s Program at New York-Presbyterian\/Weill Cornell Medical Center. \u201cThe problem is that party or bake sale is part of a week that includes 20 other things.” So what\u2019s the solution? Prioritize. \u201cLook at the bigger picture,\u201d Dr. Birndorf says. Decide which activities you really want to do and assess whether they realistically fit into your schedule.<\/div>\n
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2. Laugh More
\n<\/span><\/strong>Laughter really is the best medicine. Studies show that simply smiling will send serotonin levels soaring, making you feel better physically and putting you in a happy mood. So put some fun in your life, whether it’s reading a good book or learning to parasail, these pick-me-ups will have you smiling in no time. Even simpler, learn some new jokes and share them with co-workers \u2013 just keep it clean so you don\u2019t get in trouble!3.<\/strong> Avoid Alcohol<\/b> <\/span>
\nA social calendar jam-packed with happy-hour drinks with the girls may keep your mood festive. But it’s not the best way to fight depression: You may be belting out post-party pity tunes. Why? \u201cAlcohol is actually a central nervous system depressant,\u201d Dr. Birndorf says. Besides, you\u2019ll pay the next day with a hangover. \u201cYou\u2019re not as functional as usual, which can make you feel even worse,\u201d Dr. Birndorf says. So pace yourself, experts say. If you have three get-togethers in one week, decide how many drinks you\u2019ll have at each and alternate between cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. Also, fill your tummy with food to cut alcohol\u2019s impact<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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4. Accentuate the Positive<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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Focus on the good things in your life, especially when you feel buried under stress and worry. \u201cYou\u2019re much more in control once you take a step back and look at what\u2019s going on and what you might do to help yourself feel better,\u201d says Donna Colabella, a clinician at the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester in New Hampshire. Is work getting to you? Take a time-out. Turn away from the task at hand, close your eyes for a minute and think about something that puts you in a happy mood.\u00a0 It may be as small as a new pair of shoes or as big as having good health. Hold on to the thought and visualize something you\u2019re looking forward to \u2013 maybe an evening out with friends or a date with a hot new guy.5. Food, Glorious Food<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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Certain vitamins and nutrients, like omega-3 fatty acids, change the brain chemistry that affects your mood. Studies have shown that eating foods high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve your mood, says Jill Weisenberger<\/a>, Lifescript nutrition expert and a nutritionist at National Clinical Research \u2013 Norfolk, Va.Fatty cold-water fish, such as salmon, anchovies, herring and mackerel, are one of the best sources of omega-3s that help fight depression. But \u201cwomen of childbearing potential or nursing mothers shouldn\u2019t eat mackerel because of its high mercury content,\u201d she says. B vitamins \u2013 especially B6, B12 and folic acid \u2013 may also help.\u00a0 Eat foods such as sunflower seeds, oranges, beets and leafy green vegetables every day to maintain that happy mood. Vitamin D offers a double dose of nutritional goodness. It can cut the risk of osteoporosis and relieve symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a depression that typically occurs in winter, when there are fewer hours of sunshine.6. Don\u2019t Deny Grief or Loneliness <\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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The death of a loved one \u2013 especially after the first year or two \u2013 can trigger depression and loneliness. The same holds true if your children are with the ex or a close friend or family member has moved away. You can\u2019t avoid the pain, says psychotherapist Richard O’Connor, Ph.D.<\/a>, Lifescript\u2019s depression expert and author of Happy at Last<\/a><\/i> (St. Martin\u2019s Press). \u201cWhat makes the difference is what you do with those feelings.\u201d Be honest with yourself. \u201cIf you try to deny the pain and put on a happy face, it\u2019ll get to you, often as depression,\u201d O\u2019Connor says. Instead, acknowledge that you\u2019re missing someone and share your feelings with a trusted friend or family member.\u00a0Find a way to connect to your absent loved one, Dr. Birndorf says. Little reminders of them may help. For example, wear a piece of your grandmother\u2019s jewelry or make your son\u2019s favorite recipe – for yourself.<\/p>\n

7. Try an Alternative Approach<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Some natural treatments or approaches may help manage depression:Aromatherapy<\/em>
\n<\/strong>Breathe in and soothe your mood with aromatherapy using concentrated essential oils from plants. Those that may help include clary sage, bergamot, geranium, lavender, lemon and rose. Dilute them with vegetable oil and massage into your skin, add a few drops to the bath or warm them over a diffuser (the heat will spread the scent throughout the room).Acupuncture<\/strong>
\n<\/em>Many acupuncture practitioners also encourage meditation and relaxation during the session, which can help clear the mind of stress and negative thoughts. Acupuncture may also give some patients a new appreciation of their body\u2019s capabilities and strengths. Make sure your acupuncturist is certified; many are also medical doctors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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8. Know Your Symptoms<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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If you’re still having trouble beating the blahs, you may be clinically depressed. See a doctor if you have at least six of the following 10 symptoms:<\/div>\n
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