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1. www.nhs.uk › low-mood-sadness-depressionGet help with low mood, sadness or depression - NHS

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   Low mood, sadness and depression. Most people feel low sometimes, but if it's affecting your life, there are things you can try that may help. Support is also available if you're finding it hard to cope with low mood, sadness or depression.

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3. www.nhs.uk › mental-health › self-helpHow to cope with depression - NHS

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   • Stay in Touch
   • Be More Active
   • Face Your Fears
   • Don't Drink Too Much Alcohol
   • Try to Eat A Healthy Diet
   • Have A Routine

   Don'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.

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   Take up some form of exercise. There's evidence that exercise can help lift your mood. If you haven't exercised for a while, start gently by walking for 20 minutes every day. Read about exercise for depression.

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   Don't avoid the things you find difficult. When people feel low or anxious, they sometimes avoid talking to other people. Some people can lose their confidence in going out, driving or travelling. If this starts to happen, facing up to these situations will help them become easier.

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   For some people, alcohol can become a problem. You may drink more than usual as a way of coping with or hiding your emotions, or just to fill time. But alcohol won't help you solve your problems and could also make you feel more depressed. Read some tips on cutting down on alcohol.

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   Some people don't feel like eating when they're depressed and are at risk of becoming underweight. Others find comfort in food and can put on excess weight. Antidepressantscan also affect your appetite. If you're concerned about weight loss, weight gain or how antidepressants are affecting your appetite, talk to your GP. See tips on how to eat more...

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   When people feel down, they can get into poor sleep patterns, staying up late and sleeping during the day. Try to get up at your normal time and stick to your routine as much as possible. Not having a routine can affect your eating. Try to carry on cooking and eating regular meals.

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4. www.mind.org.uk › information-support › guides-toHow to seek help for a mental health problem - Mind

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   Seeking help for a mental health problem. A guide to taking the first steps, making empowered decisions and getting the right support for you. If you're in crisis and need urgent help, see our page on getting help in a crisis for emergency support options.

5. www.mind.org.uk › information-support › tips-forClaiming benefits when you have a mental health problem - Mind

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   If you’re struggling with benefits, you can contact our welfare benefit helpline on 0300 222 5782. Or visit our helplines page to find out more. It's OK to claim benefits and to spend money on yourself. Never be afraid to seek advice or help. Which benefits could I claim?

6. www.nhs.uk › how-to-help-someone-with-depressionHow to help someone with depression - NHS

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   Read about how friends and family can help someone with depression on Mind.org.uk. When to get help urgently. If the person you're worried about expresses suicidal feelings, you or they should contact a GP or NHS 111. You can also contact Samaritans on 116 123 for confidential 24-hour support.

7. www.mind.org.uk › depression › self-careSelf-care for depression - Mind

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   Self-care for depression. Experiencing depression can be very difficult. But there are steps you can take to help yourself. This page has some ideas: Talk to someone you trust. Try peer support. Visit a recovery college. Try mindfulness. Take care of yourself.

8. www.nhsinform.scot › depression-self-help-guideDepression self-help guide - NHS inform

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   Oct 24, 2024 · If you're feeling distressed, in a state of despair, suicidal or in need of emotional support you can phone NHS 24 on 111. For an emergency ambulance phone 999. This guide aims to help you: find out if you could have symptoms of depression. understand more about depression. find ways to manage or overcome depression.