Dealing with Low Moods

Some miserable times come to everyone – how we manage ourselves in the face of painful emotions is the key to how much and how long we suffer.

To manage the biological aspects of low moods, GET ACTIVE even if you don’t feel like it. Your mood will slowly change as a consequence:

• Do half an hour’s aerobic exercise most days (running, dancing, swimming, fast cycling).
• Get into sensible routines for sleep, eating, drinking. (See Trouble sleeping and Food and Mood)
• Set specific times of work, relax, socialise. Don’t judge the results!

Common psychological aspects of low moods are shown on the diagram below. To lessen your suffering:

• Lay off criticizing yourself.
• Treat yourself as a good friend might.
• Drop your impatience and perfectionism, simplify your life.
• Focus on all small positive things in your day.
• Just take the next small step, one step at a time.
• Seek help from reliable people.

Challenge yourself using online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT):
Mood Gym
Living life to the full



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