I take it a day at a time. I come on here to not feel alone

I can't seem to keep my depression 'away'.....i'm grateful if i'm able to keep it to a level which allows me to function somewhere close to 'normal', but that's rare.....

I make sure I take vitamin d and do what I know will not depress me.

I'm working at a job that requires a lot of concentration and I'm under some very tight deadlines. The depression is getting worse and I feel like I'm barely hanging on.

do you play games online? I love room escape games, they distract me :)

Depends on how bad it is. Sometimes just talking it out helps when I'm in it. If it's really bad mindful breathing helps. To keep it away. Hmm. Just trying to be positive. Exercising. Being with friends. Listening to upbeat music. Listening to comedy. Watching good movies. NOT RUMINATING! Helping someone else like I've been helped.

good for you mona. reading is so wonderful. i am inspired by you.

what do i do? gosh, not much lately to keep depression at bay. i just wake up and try to go thru the motions. keep my relationships up, with my children and boyfriend and friends.

MEDS!!!! and lots of them!!! tried therapy...cbt ...psychs and nothing helps but meds.

If it is slightly coming on I read, match movies, journal, talk things out with someone or come on here.

If its really bad then I need to change my enviroment like go for a walk, I sleep all day which i dont recommend, take 5htp and hope for the best.

What rambo said. :) I also fish, but I think some of you are tired of hearing about that. Tough crap, I like fishing and I don't care who knows about it. I'm a fishing fiend and am probably making myself a target for some of Mene's humor. :p

I try to find time to work out everyday, even if it's just a 30 min power walk. You'd be surprised what a bunch of endorphines will do. It also gives you a goal to work towards and when you achieve it, it's feels pretty good.

It's not a complete fix, but it is something.

My medication is the most important part of my day. I also read self help books, motivational quotes. And take life one day at a time. One can only handle so much.

I also can't do it without my medication and therapy. CBT & DBT are what the psychologist and I am working on. Supposedly 'rewiring' the brain. I think it's working! Good for you for having goals. Inspiring!

I do crafts and journal and hang out with my kitties. If the depression is not too bad, I will clean and organize the house. I escape into fiction a lot also.

olddrake, you just go on ahead and write all you want about your fishing.

I do whatever it takes.

I am not defined by depression.

I am the boss of my depression, and it better watch out, because I'm going to bring it down and shove it out the door.