Why, exactly, do you get mental depression and experience sorrows in your life? These two things are so common in our society today that they have lost their serious meaning. There are so many things around you and as you get engaged in them, you find yourself in problems. Yes, problems come to be part of your life.

Problems breed sadness and if you are not able to control them, then you end up being very unhappy without hopes for the future. Depression is a state of mental illness where one is very unhappy and anxious. It can impair a life. Coping with mental depression can be done without the help of a professional therapist or prescription of drugs.

Here are Five Tips of Managing Mental Depression

1. Stay Active.

A good exercise workout releases endorphins. Endorphins are natural mood boosters that can help brighten your mood. Staying active also keeps you busy in that your mind is occupied and you have less time to dwell on your sorrows. When you are depressed and inactive, energies build up inside of you that keep on fueling your mental depressions. When you are active you burn those energies off.

2. Proper Rest is Essential

You need proper rest and relaxation to be able to cope with mental depression. Relaxation techniques can be learned and implemented to help you maintain a period of peace and calm. Make your bedroom a sanctuary where you can sleep and rest without any added stressful interruptions.

3. Keep Away from Suppressing Emotions.

Don't keep your feeling bottled up inside. Grief and sorrow can lead to mental depression if the emotions are not expressed. Many people associate crying with weakness and therefore don't release feelings of sadness. Crying is a form of releasing mental depression and is therapeutic.

However, some forms of release like smashing things and boxing might not be the best choices especially if the emotion is bottled up with anger. Those practices teach you to practice violence as a form of emotional expression and can lead to dangerous behaviors.

4. Don't Isolate Yourself.

Don't isolate yourself even though you may want to. Stay in close contact with your family members and friends. Depressed people need support and often can't see things clearly. Loved ones can remind you that life is worth living and things will eventually get better for you. When you're with others, you get engaged with them and your depressed thoughts disappear.

5. Believe in Yourself.

Low self esteem can lead to mental depression. Don't put yourself down but put yourself first and build a sense of self worth. Do things that make you happy. Be kind to yourself. Treat yourself the same way you would treat a dear loved one. You should learning to love yourself as this is an important step towards overcoming mental depression.

It is possible to manage mental depression. Sadness fades over time and little by little you can build a normal life.