Luckily, Mary surmounted all the obstacles and recovered from depression a month before. Isolation fuels depression, so I encouraged Mary to seek professional help, at the same time acted as a loyal friend and listener to support her. Mary followed the advice of the counsellor to take rest, exercise and practice relaxation techniques. A nap for 15-20 minutes each day helped her recharge and calm herself down. Whenever she had time, she did physical exercise and returned to her interest – badminton. Sports definitely turned her into another person and she was able to think positively because of the “powerful” hormone endorphin released during exercise. In addition, Mary took special courses to learn emotional skills and relaxation methods to
