- Sadness and feeling down are normal reactions to unpleasant events.
- Give yourself time to come to deal things.
- It often helps to talk to others about your worries and problems.
- Write down what you’re worrying about every day. This helps you understand your feelings and find solutions.
- Exercising helps too, at least 30 minutes a day. Go for a walk or a bike ride, for example.
- Visit your friends, even if you don’t feel like seeing anybody.
- See your GP:
- if you’ve been feeling down for most of the day for more than 2 weeks and/or
- hardly anything interests you any more.
- Dutch healthcare practices in general may differ from what you are used to in your home country. Learn more.
Low mood
- Feeling Down, Symptoms of Depression