I'm no longer in depression but what helped me

Healthy diet. Eat as clean as possible.

Daily exercise.

Daily gratitude.

Positive thinking and positive affirmations.

Ditched negative friends and groups that disturbed my mental health.

BlueYounderDreams I wish I had positive thinking now I hate the thinking I currently have now. Its so painful.

Acknowledge and honor the feeling then it subsides. It’s not permanent, depression is the effect but the root cause can be as simple or as difficult as one allows it to be by the choice in thinking. That’s all it is at the end of the day, how you handle the day, especially when it’s out of one’s hands.

Thanks Blue

Been trying those

Time is a wonder

Winter have you tried CBT style thought logs?

I don't know. Try not to give up. Try to do the basic things like good sleep, exercise, getting outside. Trying to get toxic people out of your life, trying to find support. It's not perfect but it can help somewhat although when it gets real bad, go to ER or doctor. Have a professional follow you or call the suicide hotline. It is awful to be depressed and you have my best wishes for feeling better.

I agree with Blue Winter CBT is helpful and so is therapy with a counselor/therapist. At times having someone to talk about what bothers you openly can help figure out how to reframe for best and better outcomes.

The best way to fight depression for me is touch. I have to get massage every week to feel better.

Oh yeah!! Physical touch is actually a love language. I would have to agree with you Peter that is a good one!

YouTube has lots of videos about depression. I am on Keto and there are videos on Keto and its effect on depression and anxiety.

I agree with everything Blue said. If your condition allows add water to your routine too. I try to only drink water or green tea. I aim for at least 1/2 my weight in oz. For example 100 pound person could drink about 50 oz of water each day

MelT2020 when I was a child they used to tell us to drink 7 glasses of water a day I suppose it’s equivalent to more than 50 oz of water. They no longer encourage 7 glasses a day. Times have definitely changed.

You're right. I just read an article from Mayo Clinic. It's hard enough to get 8 glasses down per day...not sure I'm going to aim for 11.5. If you have time, this article might be worth it:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256

Good read, thanks for sharing MelT2020.

Gratitude is a huge tool for me..... When I was in a hospital years ago they had me start a gratitude journal and it really made a difference

I wrote down 5 things to be grateful for daily

My family doctor swears by mindfulness and there are several mindful meditation videos free on youtube

Big hug... xo