4 Ways to Cope with Depression Days

Whether it’s a depression day or not, get started taking a multivitamin so that you can supplement your food intake on your bad days. 

Another thing to keep in mind is having simple, easy to prepare food around the house/dorm. Whether it’s pre-prepared meals or smaller, healthy snacks, just keeping something around to make sure that you do eat and aren’t overwhelmed is so important. See our list of pantry/freezer staples for these items and more, and don’t miss our guide on how to eat healthy on a bad mental health day.

3. Find a small way to remind yourself of the good times.

There are so many ways to do this, and they can be as small or as big as you need them to be. From writing a list of what you’re grateful for, to using a mental health app (or going to visit your therapist), to reaching out to your support system, you have so many options.

My suggestion is that on a better day, you go through your personal needs and see how you can address them. Need someone to talk to on your bad days? Save a list of who you’re most comfortable contacting for when the next bad day hits.

Would you rather kick it by yourself but up your mood? Make a list of your favorite playlists and movies, something low-key that you can reach for when you’re too tired to accomplish your hobbies.

4. Celebrate your depression day accomplishments!

Even if you feel like you’re doing the bare minimum on your bad mental health days, take a moment to celebrate what you are doing. The coping journey with mental health is all about progress and not perfection, after all.

If you managed to wash your dishes on your dark day, great job! If you reached out to someone and were open about what you’re struggling with, kudos! How you celebrate is all up to you, but take the time to actually recognize what you’re doing!