Depression can have a number of causes and certain daily routines can help to relieve low moods. Lack of exercise, improper nutrition, light deficiency and low blood sugar can all influence your emotional states. For situations related to emotional trauma, counseling is also an important adjunct.
Often an underactive thyroid can result in tiredness, bouts of crying, easy irritability and low energy. It is a good idea to have this regulatory tested in a medical exam to see if this may be an underlying cause of one's depression.
Another common issue underlying depressed mood is having blood sugar problems. Hypoglycemia can create a pattern of eating sweets, having energy for a brief period of time and then feelings of depression and fatigue. Sometimes there is an adrenal problem that needs to first be addressed.
Insufficient zinc in one's diet has been also tied to depression. Also low amounts of zinc in the diet can lead to having excessive copper levels. Excessive copper in one's blood can result in low moods and insomnia.
Do you find your depression is worse in the winter? If co, look at the studies related to lighting. There are lamps that are sold to assist with this in the cold months of the year. It is also worth putting on some extra layers in cold weather and getting outdoors so your body can get light exposure.
Exercise is another factor related to improving depressed moods. Runners high due to the release of endorphins is in the news often. However, other forms of exercise can also release chemicals that help with reducing irritability, chronic anxiety and depressed moods.
Applying a few of these tips can help to reduce the negative emotions that lower our level of happiness.
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