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it's my entry for Art Explosion week 28 : Theme MELANCHOLY organized by @juliakponsford Rules are here
mel·an·chol·y
ˈmelənˌkälē/ noun
a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
"an air of melancholy surrounded him"
the feeling of sadness and depression , anxious and pressure , its known for all of us .
Sadness can be a difficult emotion to deal with, not only due to the pain it causes, but also because of the factors that caused the sadness in the first place. Sadness can be the result of loss, helplessness, or disappointment, among many other things. It is important to remember, though, that sadness is one of the most common and natural human emotions, and is something that will ultimately help us appreciate our happy times.
Areas of the brain affected by depression
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Small Things i do when i'm sad to make myself feel better :
i want to write these tricks which is interesting for me . and i like to do them when i'm sad .
1- Draw/paint what you're feeling . usually i paint so it makes me feel better . and drawing many details makes my mind free and help me to think about nothing else .
2- Allow yourself a moment to cry and let it all out
"I cry until I can't cry anymore. It releases muscle tension and allows me to relax enough to get some much needed rest."
3-cuddle and play with an animal
"I like to just sit and caress and play with my cat for a few minutes.And if you don't have a pet, there are plenty of cute/funny/happy pet videos online.
4- Clean and organize your home.
I have depression, anxiety, and OCD and completely cleaning my space settles me. It refocuses me and gives me a sense of control. It also tunes out the negative voice in my head. I feel accomplished, and can look around and feel pride.
5- Watch something funny on TV or the internet. i like to watch Korean series ,they are funny and simply positive .
It's obviously not a replacement for antidepressants or therapy, but I've found that really belly laughing every day makes a huge difference."
6-Get up and move — it doesn't matter where you go
Get out of the space you're in, physically. If you're sitting down, get up and walk around for a few minutes. If you're inside, go outside and get some fresh air. Sit on the other side of the room or in a different room
7-Try the "5-4-3-2-1" trick
"If I'm depressed, it's difficult to try to calm down because I'm so convinced that nothing will help. So instead of trying to meditate, which makes me focus more on the issue, I use the '5-4-3-2-1' trick my therapist taught me: Look around you. What are five things you see that you never noticed before? Four things you can touch, and how do they feel? Three things you can hear. Two things you can smell. And lastly, one positive thought you can tell yourself.
it's my entry for Art Explosion week 28 : Theme MELANCHOLY organized by @juliakponsford Rules are here
mel·an·chol·y
ˈmelənˌkälē/ noun
a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
"an air of melancholy surrounded him"
the feeling of sadness and depression , anxious and pressure , its known for all of us .
Sadness can be a difficult emotion to deal with, not only due to the pain it causes, but also because of the factors that caused the sadness in the first place. Sadness can be the result of loss, helplessness, or disappointment, among many other things. It is important to remember, though, that sadness is one of the most common and natural human emotions, and is something that will ultimately help us appreciate our happy times.
Areas of the brain affected by depression
source
Small Things i do when i'm sad to make myself feel better :
i want to write these tricks which is interesting for me . and i like to do them when i'm sad .
1- Draw/paint what you're feeling . usually i paint so it makes me feel better . and drawing many details makes my mind free and help me to think about nothing else .
2- Allow yourself a moment to cry and let it all out
"I cry until I can't cry anymore. It releases muscle tension and allows me to relax enough to get some much needed rest."
3-cuddle and play with an animal
"I like to just sit and caress and play with my cat for a few minutes.And if you don't have a pet, there are plenty of cute/funny/happy pet videos online.
4- Clean and organize your home.
I have depression, anxiety, and OCD and completely cleaning my space settles me. It refocuses me and gives me a sense of control. It also tunes out the negative voice in my head. I feel accomplished, and can look around and feel pride.
5- Watch something funny on TV or the internet. i like to watch Korean series ,they are funny and simply positive .
It's obviously not a replacement for antidepressants or therapy, but I've found that really belly laughing every day makes a huge difference."
6-Get up and move — it doesn't matter where you go
Get out of the space you're in, physically. If you're sitting down, get up and walk around for a few minutes. If you're inside, go outside and get some fresh air. Sit on the other side of the room or in a different room
7-Try the "5-4-3-2-1" trick
"If I'm depressed, it's difficult to try to calm down because I'm so convinced that nothing will help. So instead of trying to meditate, which makes me focus more on the issue, I use the '5-4-3-2-1' trick my therapist taught me: Look around you. What are five things you see that you never noticed before? Four things you can touch, and how do they feel? Three things you can hear. Two things you can smell. And lastly, one positive thought you can tell yourself.