Sometimes you can just think of a bad experience or something small and your mind over thinks the situation which can leave you feeling randomly depressed, and sometimes it gets triggered by looking at something you're not happy with which will cause you to feel depressed out of no where.

Sometimes you can just think of a bad experience or something small and your mind over thinks the situation which can leave you feeling randomly depressed, and sometimes it gets triggered by looking at something you're not happy with which will cause you to feel depressed out of no where. It is okay though. Some of us have brains that are more sensitive to the effects of stress. A study published earlier suggests that differences in the way our brain’s process a chemical called galanin makes some of us less resilient and able to bounce back after difficult experiences.

✨Less sunshine during the winter months can give us the blues. Researchers found that during the spring, moods improved along with doing more outdoor activities. We are also more cognitively flexible and able to think creatively about solving our problems in the spring, compared to winter. This is Seasonal Affective Disorder in which the winter blues turn into full-blown depression along with associated changes in sleep, appetite, and motivation, Exposure to outdoor sunlight also provides us with vitamin D. In a study, levels of vitamin D were 14% lower in persons with minor depression or major depressive disorder when compared to those not showing depressed mood.

✨Levels of certain hormones, such as those produced by the thyroid gland, can be factors in depression. In addition, some symptoms of depression are associated with thyroid conditions. To woman, Hormones fluctuate during the menstrual cycle and may create vulnerability to sad or depressed mood in the premenstrual period, as well as during peri-menopause, and menopause.

✨There are stages in most of our lives in which we seem to be working hard and doing all the right things, but don’t see many external rewards coming our way. We may not be paid what we feel we are worth or be able to afford as nice a house, car, or vacation as our friends. We may struggle to find the right partner while our friends or siblings seem to have no problem finding love. Life just naturally isn’t fair and periods of struggle, suffering and loss are inevitable. If we expect fair or special treatment all the time or expect things never to change, we are bound to be disappointed. So if you’re feeling sad because of recent events, remind yourself that hard times are part of life and will pass. Or deliberately broaden your view and focus on the good parts of your life or the experiences you are proud of.

✨You may be feeling bad because you’re sitting around brooding about life’s disappointments or trying to find a reason why things aren’t going your way. Sitting around thinking about about your negative mood or negative events just makes everything worse! One negative thought leads to another until you get buried in a mountain of problems and negative predictions. This leads to a loss of perspective and motivation that interferes with actually doing something about the problem! If you find yourself in a negative thinking cycle, get up immediately and do something else pleasant or neutral to engage your mind. This can be as simple as emptying the dishwasher, rearranging your closet, going for a walk, talking to a friend or getting on with a work project.