Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps an individual identify and change negative thoughts and associated behaviors. People who suffer from depression often struggle with negative thought patterns. These thought patterns can influence our behavior.
So how have you felt in the past week?
I have been really sad.
Eating a balanced diet that is rich in nutrients can help to improve your mood, increase your energy levels, and help you think clearer.
Do you want a stack of waffles with nutella?
No thanks, ill get a salad. I need to start eating healthy
Regular exercise may help ease depression and anxiety by releasing feel-good endorphins, and other natural brain chemicals that can enhance your sense of well-being. It helps you gain confidence and takes your mind off worries.
I need to start exercising
Sufficient sleep, especially REM sleep, facilitates the brain's processing of emotional information. During sleep, the brain works to evaluate and remember thoughts and memories, and it appears that a lack of sleep is especially harmful to the consolidation of positive emotional content
I'm tired I need to start sleeping more
You shouldn't withdraw from life. Socialising can improve your mood. Keeping in touch with friends and family means you have someone to talk to when you feel low.
I'm great, good to speak to you again, I've just been busy at work, How you doing?
Hey John, how is it going haven't spoken in a while what's new?
While initially you may get a relaxed feeling after your first drink, over time it can contribute to feelings of depression and anxiety.Alcohol can lower serotonin and norepinephrine levels, both of which help regulate mood.Lower levels of these chemicals can make a depressed person more depressed.