{"id":58897,"date":"2021-05-31T18:55:49","date_gmt":"2021-05-31T13:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/?p=58897"},"modified":"2024-07-12T15:35:13","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T10:05:13","slug":"5-creative-ways-you-can-heal-from-depression-and-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2021\/05\/31\/5-creative-ways-you-can-heal-from-depression-and-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Overcome Depression And Anxiety Creatively?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Mental health<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> disorders are a reality. <\/span><b>Depression<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>anxiety<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are among the many disorders that are widely prevalent today. Especially at a time when we are homebound due to the pandemic, it is the need of the hour to give your <\/span><b>mental health<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as much importance as your physical health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#What-is-depression-and-anxiety\">What is depression and anxiety?<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#How-to-cope-with-depression-and-anxiety\">How to cope with depression and anxiety?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b id=\"What-is-depression-and-anxiety\">What is depression and anxiety?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The words <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depression and <\/span><b>anxiety<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are often used interchangeably. However, there is a fine line of difference between the two. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is characterised by a persistent feeling of sadness, low mood and loss of interest in activities, while anxiety is a constant fear and distress before a big event or before making an important decision.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-58901 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/What-is-depression-and-anxiety.jpg\" alt=\"What is depression and anxiety\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both these mental disorders can be concerning if they last for weeks or months at length. Instead of letting these feelings control and overwhelm you, it is essential to find a creative outlet to channelise <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depression and anxiety<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Find something enjoyable that will keep you productive and take your mind off negativity. Take a look at five creative outlets to cope with these disorders:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b id=\"How-to-cope-with-depression-and-anxiety\">Art Therapy\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art is a simple, relaxing and inspiring activity that can aid you in processing your feelings and emotions. Drawing, painting, doodling or mandala art is considered to be a therapeutic use of art for the purpose of relieving anxiety and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2021\/02\/27\/how-to-reduce-stress-at-work-with-these-7-ways\/\"><b>stress<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Creating art is a great emotional release to help you discover yourself, acknowledge and recognise the feelings in your subconscious.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-58902 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Art-Therapy-.jpg\" alt=\"Art Therapy\u00a0\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Journaling\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While facing bouts of <\/span><b>depression<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and anxiety<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an individual often finds a way to vent out. You can always see a counsellor and seek help, but one of the most efficient ways to cope with such disorders is to journal regularly. Penning down your thoughts and feelings makes you aware of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-58903 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Journaling.jpg\" alt=\"Journaling\u00a0\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Dance Therapy<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dance or movement <\/span><b>therapy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a non-verbal approach to unleash creativity and spontaneity. The human mind and body are in constant reciprocal interaction. This physical and cognitive engagement not only facilitates balance or coordination, but also improves memory, attention span, and elicits a feeling of happiness by changing our mental state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-58904 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dance-Therapy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Poetry\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading or writing poetry can be grounding, validating and makes you feel okay, even if it is for a small period of time. Words can stir emotions and can create a sense of hopefulness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-58905 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Poetry.jpg\" alt=\"Poetry\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Photography\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While taking photos, you are transfixed and are a part of something bigger than yourself. This process of observing and capturing nature can draw you into a peaceful state of <\/span><b>mindfulness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Photography can be a place to reflect your own thoughts, and a way to manifest the world you want to see.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-58906 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Photography-.jpg\" alt=\"Photography\u00a0\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone deals with these conditions differently. So, it depends on you to find something which you enjoy or to try something new. If these creative measures do not help, then consult a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mental health<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> specialist or a counsellor. Get access to expert health coaches for nutrition and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mental health<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> counselling on <\/span><b>Activ Health \u2013 Platinum-Enhanced Plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><b>#ABHIKaro. Aditya Birla Health Insurance karo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For more information on <\/span><b>mindfulness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>nutrition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, visit the Activ Living Blog. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mental health disorders are a reality. 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