Are These Bad Habits Making You Moody, Anxious & Depressed?

Social Isolation

When life becomes overwhelming and stressful, it can be quite easy for someone to completely shut off the world and become isolated from those in their life. This makes it increasingly difficult to reach out for social support when just leaving the house feels daunting. Having meaningful social support though is what is necessary during this time, as it can greatly help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Research has proven that having social support, especially when going through a difficult time in one’s life, can moderate environmental and genetic vulnerabilities for numerous mental conditions by providing effective coping strategies and building a strong resilience to stress. To clarify, social support is more than just a text message or quick phone call. Spending time with your support system of loved ones can help an individual dealing with depression, moodiness or anxiety, and can help the individual work through their thoughts and feelings in a healthy environment that encourages positivity rather than negativity.