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Do these 3 things when Depressed

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I can't recall which Doctor it was but he said when your depressed to have 3 goals. Say you wake up at 9....

1. Brush your teeth.

2. Shower.

3. Take 8 minute walk outside.

These can be hard to do when very depressed but have the greatest results. Hope this helps someone as it's helped me.

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Great advice

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optimuscoolbeans

Yes taking walks always adds something positive to my day.

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foxglove

I usually wait till after breakfast before I go out side, but I could manage 8 minutes first I'm sure . I realised when I read your post(thanks) that on mornings when I went into garden before breakfast - though had 2 cups coffee! i felt benefit... will persevere

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Hwhme

I think this is great advice but I would have to add get dressed after step 2 and before step 3!

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Dreamie in reply to Hwhme

Ah but wouldn’t it be so refreshing to skip that step! 😂

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Hwhme in reply to Dreamie

You make such a good point.

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ChristFollower in reply to Hwhme

Funny!

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