Undergo cognitive therapy to heal from depression

Instructions

Seek professional help to identify and address the source of your intense emotions..
Reach out to a trained therapist or mental health professional to help you identify the root causes of your strong emotions, distinguish between normal and abnormal feelings, and evaluate the intensity of your distress.
Use safe and effective coping techniques.
Work with your therapist to create a self-help plan that is realistic and achievable, and that can help you gain more control over your emotions. Learn healthy coping mechanisms that can help you deal with difficult situations and negative thoughts.
Examine your core values and beliefs with the help of a therapist.
Work with your therapist to examine and re-evaluate any beliefs that may be contributing to your depression, and to establish a new, more positive outlook on life.
Learn practical methods to improve your mood.
Your therapist can teach you practical, evidence-based methods to help you lift your mood and overcome depression.
Recognize negative thinking patterns.
Pay attention to your thoughts and develop mindfulness and awareness of when you are having negative thoughts. Work with your therapist to recognize and challenge negative thinking patterns, and replace them with more positive, helpful thoughts.