Let’s understand together why you feel the way you feel
Depression is real—but it’s not simple. It doesn’t come from just one place, and it doesn’t mean anything is “wrong” with you. It often shows up when several parts of life—physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual—get overwhelmed at the same time.
Here’s a warm, quick guide to understanding what might be happening beneath the surface
Why Does Depression Happen?
Think of depression like a dimmer switch on your whole system. Many things can turn the light down:
1. Genetics
Some people are more sensitive to mood changes. It doesn’t guarantee depression—it just means your brain might need gentler care.
2. Hormones
Thyroid shifts, cortisol, PMS/PMDD, perimenopause, or low testosterone can all influence mood. When hormones wobble, emotions follow.
3. Diet & Gut Health
Low nutrients, inflammation, or blood sugar swings can affect serotonin and dopamine—the “feel good” messengers.
4. Lifestyle Factors
Low/no movement (exercise), poor sleep, too much screen time, or a lack of social connection can slowly drain your energy.
5. Emotions & Mindset
Stress, grief, trauma, or feeling unsupported can weigh heavily on your nervous system
6. Spiritual Disconnection
Sometimes the heaviness is actually a loss of meaning, joy, or purpose. Your spirit may just be asking for attention.
How can you help yourself?
Small steps to make you feel brighter again
1. Nourish Your Body
- Add omega-3–rich foods (walnuts, flax, salmon)
- Eat protein with meals to stabilize energy
- Include colorful vegetables for mood-supporting nutrients
2. Helpful supplements
(gentle, but check with a practitioner before starting them):
- Vitamin D3 + K2 with breakfast (need fats for absorption)
- Magnesium glycinate before going to bed
- Omega-3s with breakfast/lunch
- B-complex any time in the morning
- Ashwagandha – evening or morning, great for stress
- Or Rhodiola root extract in the Morning for energy
3. Move a Little
Start with a 10-minute walk in nature; it has the power to shift your mindset.
4. Calm Your Nervous System
- Box breathing (4-4-4-4)
- Alternate-nostril breathing
- Yoga poses like the child’s pose or the legs-up-the-wall
5. Care for Your Heart
- Reach out to someone you feel safe with.
- Write down your feelings with kindness.
- Gently ask yourself, “What would support me today?”
6. Feed Your Spirit
Join a dance class/ dance session where people dance. You don’t know anyone, go there and dance, laugh, smile, and dissolve 100%. Express gratitude after waking up and before going to bed, at least for 10 people in your life- I know initially it doesn’t sound easy. However, I am sure you will be able to do it. Reading something uplifting/listening to a podcast, or sitting still for a minute can help you reconnect with yourself. Painting is a fantastic medium for pouring your heart out. Try a session and see how you feel.
When Should You Seek Professional Help?
It’s a crucial step to reach out to a doctor or therapist if:
- Symptoms last more than a couple of weeks
- You lose interest in things you usually enjoy
- Your sleep/appetite has changed significantly
- You feel hopeless or unsafe
Asking for help is a strength, not a defeat.
You’re Not Broken — You’re Asking for Support
Depression is not a personal failure. It’s your mind and body whispering that something needs care. With compassion, small shifts, and the proper support, healing is absolutely possible.
You’re not alone. You’re not stuck. This does not define you.
Book a free discovery call, with me if you feel alone.
Take care and stay happy.