Depression can make a person feel unusually sad, worthless, uninterested in activities that used to be fun, restless or even suicidal.

Depression is a serious illness that requires professional treatment, often with a combination of medication and psychological therapy.

The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions for dealing¹ with depression:

Set a realistic schedule for yourself. While you're getting better, don't expect that you can maintain a full schedule at a regular pace.

Try not to believe the negative thoughts, like feelings of failure, that depression causes -- such thoughts should ease as depression subsides².

Participate in activities that make you feel good about yourself and that you enjoy.

While you're depressed³, try to avoid making any major life decisions. If you have to, ask a trusted friend or family member for help.

Don't drink alcohol or take unprescribed drugs, as either can cause serious interactions with antidepressant medication, and can exacerbate⁴ depression.

Get as much exercise as possible -- at least 30 minutes four to six times a week.

患抑郁症的人通常会感到异常忧伤、觉得人生毫无价值、对原本感兴趣的活动失去兴趣、烦躁、甚至会产生自杀的念头。

抑郁症是一种很严重的疾病，通常需要药物和心理治疗相结合的专业治疗。

美国家庭医生学会对治疗抑郁症提出了以下几点建议：

给自己安排的计划要现实合理。即使你在慢慢恢复，但也不要总把自己的时间安排得满满的。

试着摆脱由抑郁症引起的如失败感等此类的消极想法，这些想法会随着抑郁症的减轻而逐渐消除。

参加一些你喜欢的、能让自己感到愉快的活动。

当你情绪低落的时候，避免去做人生中的重大决定。如果一定要做出决定，最好向可信赖的朋友或家人寻求帮助。

不要喝酒精饮料或服用非医生开具的药物，因为这可能会与抗抑郁类药物发生严重反应，而且可能会使病情加重。

多锻炼身体，每周锻炼四至六次，每次至少30分钟