5 Ways to find inner motivation with depression

Winnie Tan

03 Mar 2017

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Exercise
Physical activity does release endorphins, chemicals which trigger positive feelings in your body. Exercise doesn't have to be super intense, and there are a wide range of options available to partake in! Do a 10 minute walk around your block while listening to your favourite music, or attend a free Zumba dance workout class with a friend. With just some sweat, it can potentially elevate your mood to happier levels.
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See a doctor
Depression goes so much deeper than just feeling sad and being 'weak' for not being able to control it. It also affects the balance of neurotransmitters, the chemicals that control mood in your brain. There are legitimate treatments and medications available to regulate neurotransmitters and modulate feelings, reducing symptoms. Go to a doctor who specialises in mental health for an accurate evaluation of symptoms.
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Relax
Stress can be a heavy burden to someone with depression, especially those with this condition will seek perfection and control over their lives. When this is not achieved, they sink even deeper into depression. A good tip would be to practice relaxation and breathing techniques to soothe your mind and soul, counting to 10 during periods of anxiety and sticking to a positive mantra to replace waves of negativity.
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Sleep
Depression can affect one's energy levels, so it's super important to get sufficient rest. 7 to 8 hours of sleep is a good goal for achieving ample rest, so regulate your sleep cycle by trying to go fall asleep and waking up at the same time daily. If you have trouble falling asleep at night, refrain from taking naps during the day and try your hand at a relaxing bedtime routine - candles, soothing music, the works.
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Socialise
Having support from friends and loved ones can really enable a person with depression to become more motivated, knowing that there are people who do care about their health and life. Huge social groups or meeting new people can be overwhelming, so instead, focus on strengthening existing relationships with the people you love and foster bonds that will bring you a long way.

We shed light on another mental disorder that exists more commonly than you think.

Depression is much more than just a feeling of utmost sadness. Often times the word ‘depressed’ is used as a passing remark, one of dramatic hyperbole to exaggerate feelings that will only come to pass. But for some people, feelings of hopelessness and sorrow can be long-lasting, with detrimental effects. This medical condition can impede a person from carrying out daily activities, even instilling pertinent thoughts of suicide. A telltale sign of depression can be the loss of motivation, an unceasing sense of unwillingness to complete even regular, everyday tasks.

If these symptoms persist, it can cause someone with depression to sink even deeper into their illness. An estimated 121 million people worldwide suffer from this mental health condition, with the sickness being more prevalent than we think. So whether you’re the one with depression, or if it’s a friend or a loved one, here are some tips to find inner motivation even with depression that may help to make someone’s day a little better, one step at a time.

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