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Boost Your Self-Esteem to Prevent Depression
Do you always tell yourself you're worthless or hopeless? Judging yourself too harshly or dealing with a long-term stressful situation can lead to low self-esteem, an important precursor to depression. Although it's not always possible to control your inner thoughts or what happens in your life, there are things you can do to boost your self-image. Therapy or support groups can help, as well as exercising, eating well, practicing good self-care, and making time for activities you enjoy.Read More to Learn how to fight low self-esteem.