1.) Know your triggers and warning signs.
First of all, what is the difference between a trigger and a warning sign? A trigger is an event that “triggers” your emotions and causes you to feel a certain way. An example of a trigger is if your significant other broke up with you and you started to feel sad.
A warning sign is a behavior that you do that is a warning that you are going to relapse on your mental health symptoms. A warning sign that you are getting depressed is if you start oversleeping, since oversleeping is a symptom of depression.
Knowing what your triggers and warning signs are can help prevent you from feeling depressed or catch depression before it gets worse.
6 Comments
Dori
I’d add get on an anti-depressant if you’re not already on one. That saved my life for sure!
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Yes, in the full checklist I mention physical health. I agree. Medication is essential for many!
Marianne
Thank you for sharing this. I am battling with depression ever since I learned that my boyfriend cheated on me. Thankfully, I have a great support system. Plus prayer really helps me.
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Thanks for sharing! I am sorry you are struggling with depression, but glad that you have a good support system.
Laurel
My favorite part about this article is where you discuss visualizing past the depression. Not something I’ve considered before, makes sense though. Thank you for the insight, I know I will feel better having done some work than having stayed in bed all day.
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Laurel,
Yes, visualizing past the depression has helped me out plenty of times when all I wanted to do was stay in bed all day!
Mary Kidd