Anxiety and depression can cause crippling issues, especially when it comes to social life and interactions. If you have gained weight due to depression especially, the prospect of going to the gym or to weight loss support groups can seem like a tall order. However, becoming fit can actually make you feel better emotionally. If you need to lose weight in order to gain a healthier lifestyle, here are some tips for dealing with weight loss, even if you struggle with anxiety or depression. 

Ask to decrease the medication

Millions of sufferers of anxiety or depression are on medication at the current time and the side effects of some medications include weight gain. If you are in counseling, you can ask that your dosage be decreased or that you and you psychiatrist research and select a new medication that won't pack on the pounds. If you do choose to decrease the dosage or go on a different medication, it will be important to keep in touch with your counselor about how the new medication is making you feel.

Join an outdoor workout program

If your anxiety causes you to have issues interacting all of the time, yet you want structured exercise, you should join an outside workout program. Being inside of a gym with a number of people can trigger anxiety attacks. Instead of the gym, join outside workout programs that take place in a park. An outdoor boot camp or jogging club will provide you with a standard exercise regimen, but still provide you with enough wide open space to feel like you are not closed in. In an outdoor setting, you can also walk away if you need a little bit of time alone.

Use a diffuser for extra stress

Stress or feelings of depression are major reasons why some people overeat. If you find yourself eating due to bad moods, try to change your environment and decrease your stressors. Make sure that your refrigerators and cupboards are always packed with health foods that you can eat in a pinch. If you tend to get stressed out prior to or after workouts, employ the use of a diffuser. Diffusers release essential oils into the air, aiding in producing a calming effect. Use ylang-ylang and lavender oil to help counteract the effects of stress or depression. Remember to fill your diffuser with organic oils so that you know the contents are pure and safe for being inhaled.

If you have more questions about anxiety and depression treatment, contact your doctor or a clinic that specializes in mental health disorders.