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Depression: Know triggers, get a grip

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and have an adverse effect on men’s ipchaylswi­ceall-,beeminogti.onal, and psycholog

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“Having the right tools in place to manage stress not only helps us deal with day-to-day pressures, but also helps ward off depression,” he added. He went on to share tips on how men can manage stress.

Working out regularly is one of the best ways to relax your body and

Exercise

mind. Plus, exercise will improve your mood. But you have to do it often for it to pay-off.

Eating a regular, well-balanced diet will help you feel better in general. It

Eat well

may also help control your moods. Your meals should be full of vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and lean protein for energy.

You need to plan on some real downtime to give your mind time

Take a break

off from stress. If you’re a person

Twho likes to set goals, this may be hard for you at first. But stick with it and you’ll look forward to these imteomeuns­tics., Lspisetenn­dintigmteo yinounraft­auvroeuorr­meditate.

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Talk about your problems bers, friends, a trusted pastor, your dtaolcktot­or,yooruarste­hlef.raItp’siscta. lYloedu scealnf-atalslok saenldf-twalekatlo­l hdeolpit.reBduutcie­nsotredses­ryfour need to make sure it’s positive and not negative.

Figure out what are the biggest causes of stress in your life. Is it

Eliminate your triggers

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Accept that you can’t do things perfectly no matter how hard you try. You

Go easy on yourself

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 ?? (Courtesy pics) ?? Often times when you’re feeling depressed or sad, exercising improves your mood.
(Courtesy pics) Often times when you’re feeling depressed or sad, exercising improves your mood.

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