When suffering from depression, it seems like there is no way out, and therein lies one of the main obstacles to combating it. The longer you isolate yourself from family and friends, the heavier the weight you feel bearing down on you becomes. When you seek help with your depression from a treatment center, you will no longer be alone.
Women have specific needs that reflect their own experiences, so they require an environment that makes them feel able to tell their stories. One of the aspects of depression treatment is learning coping skills to manage your depression when you return home. The first step is to reach out to and engage with others who are going through the same struggle. Please contact The Willows at Red Oak today at 855.773.0614 to learn about the services available.
Why Should You Seek Dual Diagnosis Treatment?
There are often underlying mental health issues associated with addiction. A dual diagnosis treatment program treats the mental health disorder in conjunction with the substance abuse problem. By first addressing what contributed to the propensity to abuse drugs, you can take steps to rectify the problem. If only one aspect, mental health or addiction, is treated, then the other still lingers or is exacerbated by the lack of attention focused on it.
5 Coping Skills for Depression
In our depression treatment program, we offer our residents a range of coping skills, which they can then use to manage their condition. The skills include:
- Keeping in touch with others who understand what you are going through and are willing to offer their support to help you stay sober is vital in preventing you from self-isolating. Join a support group, help out others in your situation, care for a pet, or be involved with social activities even if you have reservations about them.
- Get some exercise. Once you get used to moving around and being physically active, you will want to make it a healthy habit. Spend some quality time walking in nature, take a yoga class, or go for a long bike ride. Exercise is one of the best antidepressants.
- Incorporate healthy foods into your diet. Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fatty fish like tuna, salmon, mackerel, anchovies, herring, and sardines are very effective in helping stabilize your mood.
- Sunlight is not just for vitamin D. Spend at least 15 minutes a day in direct sunlight. It can boost your serotonin levels, raising your spirits, and putting you into a better mood.
- Put on the gloves and beat back negative thinking. Sometimes your greatest foe is yourself.
You don’t have to battle your depression and addiction alone. When you reach out to The Willows at Red Oak Recovery, you’ll find yourself moving forward in your life.
Reach Out to The Willows at Red Oak Recovery Today
Depression seems unbearable at times. However, by learning certain skills that allow you to cope with its fallout, you can better manage the low moments you face in the midst of your depression. At The Willows at Red Oak Recovery, we specialize in treating women for a wide range of addictions and mental health problems. We teach you how to get and stay sober and regulate your mental health while living independently, which is essential to your future well-being. We offer a wide range of holistic and evidence-based treatment options, which we will tailor to your unique needs. A few of our therapy services include:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Group therapy
- Yoga therapy
- Experiential therapy
Don’t wait to get the treatment you need. Contact The Willows at Red Oak today. We can be reached online or at 855.773.0614 for you to take the first step on your journey to wellness and recovery.
