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Senior citizens have gone through a lot during their lifetime. This generation alone has gone through a few wars and multiple recessions— just to name a few events. How are you supposed to hold up? How do you keep your chin up and find the power to keep moving forward? It takes a lot not to fall into depression, and as life changes, your friends grow older, and everything isn’t the same way it used to be. Here are a few tips on how to avoid falling into a spiral of sad feelings and despair.
Adopt A Pet
Some people have a hard time coping with depression. When the dust settles, you look around— are you all alone? You know, it doesn’t have to be that way. Going to a local animal shelter is a great option to fulfill your dog and cat needs. Give a shelter dog or cat a new lease on life, and you might make a brand new friend for life. If you find yourself downcast in the dumps and need a spark of hope, a new pet can bring that to you. Having a new friend to do everything with will keep your mind open, and you will find yourself with a new sense of responsibility.
Invest More Time In Your Spouse
You’ve done everything. You made it to the top of the mountain and now begin wondering,” What now?”. Take a step back and remember all the time you have missed since you began focusing on that promotion. Or maybe you were so intently invested in saving money for that house or raising your children. It’s all done now. So what’s next? The answer to that is to enjoy your life with your spouse. Reignite that spark from all those years ago and invest in your partner. Go on a trip and dance to your couple’s song. You never know what tomorrow will bring, and since you’ve already accomplished everything, date your spouse again.
Pick Up Your Hobbies
If you find you have too much time on your hands, what do you do then? What did you use to do in your youth? Did you collect baseball cards, go on long nature walks, or even just watch TV? Take this time during your elder years to R-E-L-A-X. Just because you’re older doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your hobbies. Get back into the swing of things and pick up your hobbies again. You may have so much free time that you don’t know what to do. Put together that model train, rewatch your favorite TV show, and go on that nature walk. GET OUT THERE!
Depression is a challenging factor in life. Ensure you’re taking care of yourself because you only get one body. If you find it hard to be happy, please seek professional help and contact your loved ones for small spurts of joy. It’s your life; go out there and enjoy it!
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