Overcoming depression after retirement testimonial

My husband retired after 35 years of working.

There have been ups and downs over the long years.

It was a time of sincerity and patience.

After retirement, I exercised and spent my time doing various tasks like bank work and other things I didn't know before.

One day, I caught COVID-19.

During the five days of quarantine, I suddenly experienced depression and airport phobia.

 

First, I couldn't get proper sleep.

Due to extreme anxiety and frustration, I couldn't stay indoors...

In just a few days, I became very sensitive and lost weight too rapidly, so I started looking for and trying proper methods.

 

1. Morning Meditation: Starting the day by listening to good words from monks (not Buddhism)

2. Always walk outdoors after breakfast: walk in the sunlight every day (reduces depression)

3. Eating easily digestible foods: Following a plant-based protein diet (soft tofu / acorn jelly...)

 

4. Drinking jujube tea and taking herbal medicine for mental stability: stress reduction

5. Light neighborhood walk after dinner

 

Walking barefoot during a walk: stress reduction

 

7. Light a fragrance after showering and fall asleep to good music

 

I am still consistently practicing it.

These days, I think I sleep for at least 4 hours straight without waking up in the middle.

My digestive ability has also recovered significantly, so I can now consume animal proteins as well...