We all occasionally feel sad hopeless, unmotivated, sluggish and pessimistic, but when these feelings persist they can deprive us from thriving and of the joyfulness inherent within us.
Depression treatment may include:
cognitive behavioral techniques- exploring and correcting faulty, conflicting and ambivalent thoughts, assignment to engage in new behaviors (activation therapy), and increasing overall awareness progressive muscle relaxation
mindfulness based relaxation
shifting to more logical thinking
positive psychology- bedtime blessings, reframing the situation, gratitude the happiness advantage
self-soothing- using the 5 senses to feel calmer and more centered
dialectical treatments- thinking of pros and cons, all-or-none thinking