Feeling Down
The first step to any recovery is acknowledging the problem. You may not be depressed but you may be feeling overwhelmed with life’s situations and, without support, this can spiral into anguish and despair.
Take the Samaritans Crisis Line Emotional Self Assessment today and if you are concerned talk to us about the results.
Are you experiencing some of these?
- I don’t look forward to things as much as I used to
- I have difficulty facing the day, I don’t want to get out of bed
- I’m having trouble sleeping
- I don’t feel like talking with or being around other people
- I am feeling more emotional than usual
- I don’t feel like I can manage doing every day things
- I don’t feel like doing things that I usually enjoy
- I am easily agitated or frustrated
- I have found myself drinking alcohol or taking other drugs more than I used to in order to cope with my feelings
- I have lost interest in my appearance or have become overly worried about the way I look.
Tips
Dealing with depression and suicidal feelings can become overwhelming and extremely challenging at times. It is important to take each day as it comes and to remember there is always help available.
Although Samaritans can not give advice here are some well recognised tips to help you alleviate and work towards overcoming your emotional anguish:
- Connect with others – surround yourself with a strong support group such as family, friends, sporting or recreational groups. If you don’t have a support network reach out to an organisation such as the Samaritans Crisis Line who is dedicated to helping you work through your personal situation.
- Get plenty of rest. Take up and maintain a regular exercise routine and commit to a healthy and varied diet.
- Surround yourself with positive messages and steer away from negative television, print media and online publications which may only deepen your anguish.
- Talk to someone you trust about how you are feeling. If you can’t speak to someone you know, call a helpline such as the Samaritans Crisis Line.
We are here to listen 24/7, so please contact us today.
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