Hmm… This is a very interesting question however let’s face the reality how long will we be able to distract ourselves from the pain and sadness, of course we’ll feel relief or the euphoria for a certain amount of time but when the depression comes back what then? We’ll find ourselves back in the loophole of distracting it or facing it, and that leads to addiction and bad habits.

So what’s the correct thing to do? As hard as it seems we’re gonna have to face it if not today then maybe someday there are certain ways to face it, definitely not the easiest, and you won’t be able to “just do it” but it’ll help

1. Journal: Keeping a track of your emotions, what makes you feel the worst and what makes you feel a little better would help you in a lot of ways, this is also the best way if you’re introvert and don’t really like sharing your emotions, it might seem nothing at first but after a while the particular diary would feel like a personal friend.
2. Talking, eating and going out: When in mental distress, the thing you wanna do the least would be talking eating and going out, you’ll also hate it at first, but after a while you’ll be so thankful for these three things. You don’t have to pour your emotions out just simply sitting and asking about other’s well- being would make you feel nice.
3. ASK FOR HELP: If the distress is actually causing you some severe problems and constant depressive thoughts do not hesitate to ask for a helping hand or, if you can afford, therapy. Talk to anyone your mother, your friend, or god anyone, just help yourself.

You won’t feel instant relief right after you decide to face it, and it might feel really uncomfortable at first but slowly and steadily you’ll walk right through it. Ignoring a problem is never a solution it’s just a temporary pain relief.