Living With Depression: 8 Tips to Make Healthy Eating and Grocery Shopping Easier
Depression can make regular activities difficult, even going to the store or making a meal.
When you live with depression, it can be common to lose your appetite or feel like nothing tastes good. It can be even more challenging to visit the grocery store regularly or prepare healthy meals.
Picking simple recipes, yummy ingredients, and developing a routine are great ways to keep you fed and on the road to feeling better.
References
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The Blurt Foundation. Managing depression: Hacks and hints for difficult days.
Klemm, S. (2023). 10 ways to save time and money at the grocery store. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
For additional resources or to connect with mental health services in your area, call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357. For immediate assistance, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988, or text HOME to 741-741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.
