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Improving your mood

It’s normal to have times when you feel sad or low, especially when life is stressful. You can feel low for lots of reasons (such as bereavement, loss of employment, or the end of a relationship). However, if your low mood lasts a long time or gets in the way of your everyday life, you may be experiencing depression. There are lots of things you can try that will help you to manage your mood.

Improving your mood is associated with:
Improving your mood

Improving your mood

Improving your mood

It’s normal to have times when you feel sad or low, especially when life is stressful. You can feel low for lots of reasons (such as bereavement, loss of employment, or the end of a relationship). However, if your low mood lasts a long time or gets in the way of your everyday life, you may be experiencing depression. There are lots of things you can try that will help you to manage your mood.

Improving your mood is associated with other difficulties such as:
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