How To Get Organised When You Are Depressed

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Depression not just attacks you emotionally and mentally but also physically. When the emotional symptoms take over as the major symptoms, how the mental health disorder is attacking your body is often disregarded by many.

Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders with more than 300 million people in the world battling depression every day. And India is the most depressed country in the world [1][2].

Depression can impact your life in ways that can change you as a person, and never for the better. Mental and physical pain caused by depression can be difficult to explain, leaving depressed people to figure it out by themselves.

The stigma surrounding mental health disorders is slowly but surely coming down, but the number of depressed people around the globe is rampantly increasing [3].

In the scientific sense, depression is the result of chemical imbalances in your brain.

Other causes of depression include irregular mood regulation by the brain, genetic vulnerability, stressful life events, medications, and health issues.

How To Get Organised When You Are Depressed

You probably associate clinical depression with long periods of sadness and depression, losing energy and interest in things you once enjoyed, sleeping too much or too little, and eating too much or too little [4].

As well as these, depression can also affect your ability to think. It can impair your ability to focus and remember, as well as how you process information and make decisions.

Additionally, it can negatively affect your cognitive flexibility (the ability to adjust your goals and strategies to changing circumstances) as well as your executive function (the ability to follow all steps required to accomplish a task).

This is why for some people, being depressed equates to having a messy room, a dysfunctional routine, unhealthy sleeping habits, etc.

Tips To Get Organised When You Are Depressed

There is no doubt that depression can have a profound effect on your motivation and energy levels. At times, it can be challenging to keep up with the chores around the house. Nonetheless, a messy house will often make us feel worse, which can be very discouraging [5].

It is amazing how vacuuming the floor, cleaning up the kitchen, and getting rid of clutter can aid in improving your mood. Even though you may not feel like doing anything at the time, it can be helpful to push yourself in order to become more active [6].

The following tips will help you become more organized when you are depressed:

• Get out of bed and change into your day clothes from pyjamas
• Take a walk: A daily physical activity regimen of at least 35 minutes, five days a week, can significantly improve the symptoms of mild to moderate depression [7].
• Make sure you do not overschedule: No matter how small the task or goal, congratulate yourself for every one that you accomplish.
• Learn how to work efficiently: If you are tired, you are more likely to accomplish tasks that can be completed quickly. Find a few ways to reduce the amount of time you spend cleaning.
• Maintain a routine: A sense of accomplishment will promote a sense of well-being. Write down your routine, post it somewhere where you will see it, and use check marks to indicate when tasks have been completed.
• Hire someone to assist you: If it is within your budget, you might want to hire someone to do some of the cleaning for you. Knowing someone else will handle some of the work might free up some of your time and energy for other activities.
• Be sure to get enough sleep: It is common for depression to be physically draining. When you sleep too much or too little, it can affect your mood. Aim for eight hours of sleep each day.

On A Final Note...

Don't be hard on yourself. If you do not experience improvements in your motivation or mood, talk to your doctor. Your physician may reassess your medication regimen if you are already taking medication.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.