Is depression a disease ?
I think depression is a psychological problem, not a physical disease.
And these are some tips if you are in depression.
- Look around.
You are not alone. Many people have a same problem or even biger and heavier problem than yours. If you are in depression because you got divorced, you must realize, other people lost his/her family. If you have a problem with your job, you must realize many people are jobless and have no money.
- Stop complaining and start laughing.
Read a joke book, watch a comedy movie.
- Do some activities.
I.e gardening, cooking a new recipe, drawing, clean your house, Make a handycraft, or other activities. Insha Allah, when you do an activity you will get an idea to solve a problem that makes you depressed.
- Sport.
Jogging, walking, bicycling, swiming and another sport are better than drug to makes you relax.
- Give a little help to someone else.
When you are on walk and you see an old lady want to cross the street, help her. Or you can read a book for blindman, help your neighbour cuting a grass, or another little help. Give a little help to someone else can relieving your depression.
- Smile.....
Someone said " When you smile, the world will smile with you. But when you cry, you will cry alone ".
That's right. When you feel sad then you cry, people maybe will give you an advice and sugestion, but they will not cry together with you. However, when you smile to someone, they will smile to you. Believe me, smile will makes you feel better.
And, as a Muslim, whenever you feel better, don't forget to say "Alhamdulillah".