how 2 beat stress and depression?????  

Your body is naturally equipped to deal with a certain amount of stress. But if stress increases and your reserves are low, stress can have a bigger impact. Building up your defenses is a "long-term" plan for reducing stress. It will also improve your overall health and give you more energy. To help prepare your body to deal with stress:

* Make sure you are getting enough sleep. Most people need 7-8 hours per night. If possible, get extra sleep before and during periods of increased stress.
* Eat a balanced, nutritious diet. Good nutrition can improve your ability to handle stress by keeping your immune system strong.
* Avoid using caffeine, cigarettes, or alcohol as a way of dealing with stress.

It's easy to relax when you're not feeling stressed. It takes a special effort to learn how to relax in a stressful situation. There is no "right way" to relax that works for everyone. Most people use a combination of methods, and find that different situations call for different ways of relaxing. You may need to try several techniques before finding the one that works best for you. Here are a few things that can help reduce stress:

* yoga
* tai chi
* regular physical activity: try to exercise for at least 30 minutes most days of the week
* meditation and deep breathing exercises
* taking part in a favourite hobby, such as gardening, dancing, reading, or listening to music
Treatment options for Acute Depression
Although guidelines state that antidepressant treatment should continue for up to six months after an acute depressive illness, there is considerable variation in practice and widespread uncertainty about the optimal duration of therapy.

For primary care patients with acute major depression or dysthymia, including elderly persons without significant comorbid conditions, physicians should consider either tricyclic antidepressants or newer antidepressants, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), as equally efficacious treatments. For short-term treatment of mild acute depression, St. John's wort may be considered.

Answered by Khursheed at 1:08 PM on March 20, 2008

govinf mostly u can beat by yoga ...mediatation ...and also thru counselling also ...and generating hobbies also ....

Answered by sanjay at 12:17 PM on March 20, 2008

try yoga

Answered by rakesh at 12:07 AM on March 19, 2008

take up a hobby..something that you enjoy doing. It helps keep the mind occupied and happy. Also yoga is a effective stress buster.

Answered by Sudha at 7:52 PM on March 18, 2008

Improve your time management and organization skills.
Of the many things you can to in this area the best ones include getting a to do list that works, learning to say "no", asking for help when you need it, and stop setting unrealistic goals for yourself.
Relax and breathe deeply.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by the amount or work you have to do or if someone is "in your face", a good thing to do is to "breathe through your nose". You can't get as worked up if you force yourself to breathe through your nose. Your body simply can't maintain the same level of energy without that extra oxygen you get when breathing through your mouth.
Take more breaks from your work.
Even a five-minute break will help. Get away from your desk. Go for a walk - outside is better, but up two flights of stairs and back down is good too. Getting more exercise in general will help you reduce your overall stress levels and that will make it easier to reduce your stress level at work.
Lighten up.
Smile more. We all know laughter reduces stress. You will be amazed at how much more pleasant the people around you are when you make an effort to be pleasant yourself

Answered by deepa iyer at 5:15 PM on March 18, 2008

hi govind....
its a nice question...
the words stress n depressions are psycological terms wch w use generally..
it is easy to get rid of stress and depression..
whenever u feel stress n dep.. do share ur feelings with ur closed ones, play with children, listen soft music, think abt ur sweet memories from the past life n be confident abt yourself.

Answered by sanvi sri at 2:57 PM on March 18, 2008

Positive thinking brings inner peace, success, improved relationships, better health, happiness and satisfaction. It also helps the daily affairs of life move more smoothly, and makes life look bright and promising.

Positive thinking is contagious. People around you pick your mental moods and are affected accordingly. Think about happiness, good health and success, and you will cause people to like you and desire to help you, because they enjoy the vibrations that a positive mind emits.

In order to make positive thinking yield results, you need to develop a positive attitude toward life, expect a successful outcome of whatever you do, but also take any necessary actions to ensure your success.

Effective positive thinking that brings results is much more than just repeating a few positive words, or telling yourself that everything is going to be all right. It has to be your predominant mental attitude. It is not enough to think positively for a few moments, and then letting fears and lack of belief enter your mind. Some effort and inner work are necessary.
Are you willing to make a real inner change?
Are you willing to change the way you think?
Are you willing to develop a mental power that can positively affect you, your environment and the people around you?

Here are a few actions and tips to help you develop the power of positive thinking:
Always use only positive words while thinking and while talking. Use words such as, 'I can', 'I am able', 'it is possible', 'it can be done', etc.

Allow into your awareness only feelings of happiness, strength and success.

Try to disregard and ignore negative thoughts. Refuse to think such thoughts, and substitute them with constructive happy thoughts.

In your conversation use words that evoke feelings and mental images of strength, happiness and success.

Before starting with any plan or action, visualize clearly in your mind its successful outcome. If you visualize with concentration and faith, you will be amazed at the results.

Read at least one page of inspiring book every day.

Watch movies that make you feel happy.

Minimize the time you listen to the news and read the papers.

Associate yourself with people who think positively.

Always sit and walk with your back straight. This will strengthen your confidence and inner strength.

Walk, swim or engage in some other physical activity. This helps to develop a more positive attitude.

Think positive and expect only favorable results and situations, even if your current circumstances are not as you wish them to be. In time, your mental attitude will affect your life and circumstances and change them accordingly.

Answered by Rekha at 1:00 PM on March 18, 2008

you can beat stress by doing meditation , reading good positive thought books,ding exercise daily and having the company of good people

Answered by rajesh goyl at 8:03 AM on March 18, 2008

dear govind!
Try to take the challenges boldly and build your inner strength.You can also practice meditation and yoga.

Answered by cuty at 11:24 PM on March 17, 2008

Hi to get rid of stress you need to plan your day in advance. Eat balanced meals, exercise regularly, and sleep for 8 hours in a day. If you smoke then avoid smoking. Mediate regularly.

Answered by Meera at 11:01 PM on March 17, 2008