How can I manage my anxiety and depression so I can feel normal again?
My motivation has gone away. It's hard to get out of bed. I really don't know what to do anymore. I'm miserable. My anxiety and depression have taken over my life.
Anxiety,Depression
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
115%"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the first steps is to manage anxiety and depression symptoms are to establish a good</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">self-care</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">routine.&nbsp; Start with the most basic things: Eating balanced meals, sleeping at from 6-8 hours and exercise at least 30 minutes a day.&nbsp; These will help you to regulate the chemical imbalance that</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">affects</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">your mood, plus exercising gives you time to vent and be distracted from your thoughts.&nbsp; Once basic</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">self-care</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">is established, I suggest that is a good time to start exploring the source of these feelings, and address them trough therapy.&nbsp; If you have difficulty initiating</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">self-care</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">routine talk to your therapist about what motivates you and pushes you to do things, you might find the key during the process. &nbsp;You could also contact your physician or a psychiatrist to discuss medication</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">options</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">if it’s too challenging to begin basic</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">self-care.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
115%"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
115%"><span style="color: rgb(31, 78, 121); font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 17pt; line-height: 115%;">¿Cómo puedo manejar mi ansiedad y depresión para sentirme normal otra vez?</span><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
115%"><span style="color: rgb(59, 56, 56); font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Mi motivación se ha ido. Es difícil salir de la cama.&nbsp; No sé qué hacer.&nbsp; Soy Miserable.&nbsp; Mi ansiedad y depresión han tomado el control de mi vida.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
115%"><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
115%"><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Uno de los primeros pasos para manejar la ansiedad y la depresión es establecer una buena rutina de cuidado personal.&nbsp; Comienza con las cosas más básicas: Comer comidas balanceadas, dormir de 6-8 horas en la noche, y ejercitarte por lo menos 30 minutos al día. Esto te ayudara a regular el desbalance químico que afecta tu estado de ánimo, además de que te da tiempo para desahogarte y distraerte.&nbsp; Ya que la rutina de cuidado eta establecida, es un buen momento para comenzar a explorar la fuente de tus sentimientos negativos, y explóralos a través de terapia. Si se dificulta comenzar a crear una rutina puedes consultar con tu terapista para identificar motivaciones que te impulsen a comenzar.&nbsp; También puedes contactar a tu medico primario o psiquiatra para discutir medicamentos que te pueden ayudar a manejar estos síntomas e iniciar cuidado básico.&nbsp;</span></p>