It is very easy to go from feeling happy to someone who is depressed. It does not take much to instigate a depressive episode. However, you don’t need to let your life be controlled by depression. Keep reading for some great ways to fight off depression.

During the times you feel down and depressed keep away from all sugars, even the “healthy” ones like molasses, honey and fruit juice. These sugars get into the bloodstream more rapidly than complex carbohydrates do. The sugar will cause an initial rush which is followed by a crash of fatigue and depression.

Don’t just accept depressive thinking. If you think or say bad things about yourself, analyze if you would say it to someone else. If you would not, then you should consider being kinder to yourself. Try to re-think these thoughts more constructively or realistic by using statements with suggestions on how you …