Battling Depression 1 – Watching A Funny Movie
These will be a series of blog posts to probably assist you in battling depression especially in the time of an economic downturn now.
The best way to fight the blues is to try to lighten your mood but it is much easier said than done.
There are a few suggestions though.
Watch A Funny Movie
Our facial muscles are relaxed when we laugh or smile and that sends a message to our brain that we are happy and the pleasure that is felt during a process like this makes us want to laugh even more.
Not only does laughter help to regulate our blood pressure, it may even decrease the level of stress creating hormones in our body.
At the same time, it increases the amount of blood flow to the lungs and heart and boost the energy level as a result.
Regular hearty laughter will help in the improvement of our immune system.
Socially, laughing can also bring people closer together and reinforces a sense of support for one who are feeling the blues.
There are health professionals in countries like the US who believe the therapeutic benefits of laughter yoga and laughter therapy whom are incorporating laughter therapy into their programmes.
Stay tuned for future blog posts on how you too can battle the doldrums.
