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Dealing with Depression: Self-Help & Coping Tips to Overcome Depression

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Dealing with Depression

You have more power over depression than you may think. These tips will help you feel better.


Depression drains your energy, hope, and drive, making it difficult to do what you need to feel better. But while overcoming depression isn’t quick or easy, it’s far from impossible. You can’t beat it through sheer willpower, but you do have some control—even if your depression is severe and stubbornly persistent. The key is to start small and build from there. Feeling better takes time, but you can get there if you make positive choices for yourself 

Dr. Amy Fuller's insight:

The basics of coping with are depression outlined in this article. Start small, support, self-care and self-talk are the secrets... 

Fuller Life Family Therapy's curator insight, August 5, 2013 11:28 PM

Excellent article covering the basics of depression

Fahari Health Resources's curator insight, December 15, 2013 11:59 AM

You have more power over depression than you may think. The key is to start small, make positive choices for yourself, and build from there.

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