6 things a mom struggling with depression can do to start the day off better

Okay, here is something I am thinking about this morning.

I am a mom struggling with depression.

Mornings can be difficult. I usually shy away from posts about ‘things to do to fight depression’, because depression is so individual, and those of us who have it, frankly, get tired of ‘advice.’ But what I am about to share has helped me. I don’t know if it will help you. I’m not promising you it will work. There is no sure-fire why to combat this disease.

But I’m going to tell you what I have been doing lately, anyway. It is helping.

Here are 6 things a mom struggling with depression can do, 6 things I try to do to start the day off better.

1. Pray, and read some scripture (if you are not a person of faith, take 10 minutes of quiet … try to do it before the kids are in your face.)

2. Eat breakfast within 30 minutes of waking up. Blood sugar has a lot to do with how we feel. If you eat breakfast (specifically something with protein) it will help set your body right, and give you a better chance at fighting the depression beast for the day.

3. Take a shower and get dressed.

4. Smile for 30 seconds. I’m serious. Studies show that if you smile, it will help you feel better inside. I’ve tried it. Sometimes it works! Even though you do look ridiculous.

5. If you are on them, take your meds.

6. For the first hour, just do, try not to think about how you feel.

Do you fight depression? What things do you do in the morning to start the day off? I really would like to know. Maybe it is something I can implement.