I exercise to help fight off depression. That and light therapy in the winter. Other than that, I can't say.

exercise exercise exercise!!!! It really does make you feel better emotionally

not me. I dont do therapy OR medication. I took meds for about a year and a half, and then was done.

Now I use exercise and positive thinking. I've taken back my bwain!!

I've been trying the zpoint technique and it actually works quite well. Also 'tapping' (emotional freedom technique) is brilliant.
Also try bach flower remedies such as 'Mustard' which great for getting rid of low, very sad feelings. Hope this helps x

Going to Ocean, finding the balance between work-family and study...the last one is rather wishful thinking...

Walking/exercise, this site, talking on the phone, positive thoughts, writing & taking a drive all help me at times.

I took meds and they worked awhile and then fizzled out. Now it's exercise, sunny days when possible and positive thinking. Also watch the diet and add B vitamins and fish oil.

Exercise, God, Bible Reading, Prayer, God, Good Diet, God....

activities and excercise (when not hurting/sick)

my fav activities are
arts/crafts
music
online and computer games
tv
internet surfing
trips (short ones, like the zoo or beach)
writing journaling poetry and looking up quotes lately
short walks
taking pictures and editing them
comp. art

supplements that help me...

pure salmon oil caps
probiotics
b complex
magnesium
buffered vitamin c
glucerna
cranberry extract
vit D 1000mg
centrum silver

I'm not in therapy or on medication. Exercise doesn't work(I can walk 10 miles a day easily) for me. So, I use sleep, food and Pepsi...lots and lots of Pepsi. I especially like the new Pepsi Throwback. I'll use positive thinking when self-fulfilling prophecies work in reverse.

walking and talking with coworkers during the day. At night i walk my dog, try to eat right, and meditate. That has helped me a lot. Lighting candles, aromatherepy relzes me, hot baths, painting, reading a good book. POsitive thoughts go a long way as well. But for me, once the meds kick in and i start to feel a little better, i start to PUSH myself to exercise. Clears my brain

I dont have any techniques. I take it easy when I need to and I find things that make me happy or relaxed. I also talk to my good friends here at DS. Rubyblue is better than any pill I know.lol

You need to have an outlet. Even if you're no good at it, do something artsy, like writing poetry or painting. Or maybe gardening or some other hobby that gives you a sense of accomplishment.

best strategy for me is to sleep a lot, match that excess sleep with tears, not leave the house, and alienate everyone around me.

oh, wait - best strategy for success? don't know. i'll let you know after i experience some.