How does having a routine help depression and anxiety?

If "Depression is the inability to construct a future". - Rollo May Then eliminating depression would mean creating a future, right? Here's how. read more

Anxiety is usually related to a fear of the unknown in some way shape or form. Routine is inherently more known than variety, and thus minimizes anxiety. As you can tell, routine may reduce exacerbating anxiety or depression, but is is not in itself a cure, as life is unexpected. read more

So take your dog for a morning walk, or take your small and furry friend out of its cage for a cuddle. According to Help Guide, playing with your pet can raise your serotonin and dopamine levels, leading pet owners (especially dog owners) to be less prone to anxiety and depression. read more

Not so fast. It’s normal to have ups and downs or to have things you’re concerned about. You might be going through a difficult time. Your doctor can help you figure out if it’s actually a condition and what would help. Depression and anxiety are like flip sides of the same coin, says therapist Nancy B. Irwin, PsyD. read more