Mine are going to the movie, take pictures of outdoors, go for a drive in the country with my daughter, take a long warm shower, play computer games. And I'm very fortunate, right by my house I have a drive through zoo, that's pretty fun when my knees/feet are hurting and I don't want to walk.
Since I'm in the south, I am able to spent lots of time in my garden and yard, since I made above ground gardens, my depression is zero. By the time I water, pull weeds and pick my herbs, I'm to exhausted to be depressed =). I think keeping busy is best thing for depression.

Lin

I love that idea of above ground gardens. I live in the north but a good idea for the summer.

It seems like some days are so much worse. I'm in one of those periods right now. I don't know whether the mtx id catching up with me or what the hell is going on; the nausea has been going on for days-took last dose Fri. And now my back is have recurring waves of pain right about where 15 yrs ago I fractured my spine. So I keep thinking that it meat be RAl hitting an old injury; so this is one of those bleek days. I just want everything to quit hurting!

Trish, you need to switch to injectable mtx. Won't touch your stomach that way. That stuff killed me till I switched to the shots.

Sharon, if you go to my photos you can see the gardens, I've added 2 more, I wanted one for veggies. They are so nice, you only need to lean over, I never bend my knees. And I put a bench out there, so when I get tired I can sit. Or go to my profile to my facebook, I've loaded oodles of pictures.

I just put my daughter in front of a mirror - she is such a ham she will start dancing and singing - there is no amount of depression that can't be cured when watching a 2 year old dance and sing :)

Oh my goodness! I am having one of "those days" ,worse than usual. My dearest friend for oevr 50yrs. since grade school passed away
unexpectedly & still not handling it well. Long story short, when I had issues she was the one I went to...so who do I go to today? This site & there at the top of the list is your posting..... I needed that.
Oh yeah, her name was Sharon

Iowiina, I am so sorry for your loss and glad that there is comfort here.

lowlina, I am so sorry for your loss.

So sad lowlina =( Im sorry.

Iowiina deeply sorry. Amber, I totally get it, I watch my 6 yr old grandson and his antics can put me over the top, kids are good medicine. Dreamchaser, I have appt with my rheumy Apr 1st. Trish

I am fighting depression big time myself. I have severe Meniere's Disease which is even worse than my RA; combined it is almost too much some days. My balance is badly damaged from the MD and my RA is progressing much too fast. What keeps me going is my God and my wonderful, supportive husband and children. Also, my grown son is Autistic and mentally challenged, so I have to "suck it up" and make sure he has everything he needs (and I admit, pretty much anything he wants.) He is my greatest joy! Also, I recently adopted a dog from a rescue shelter--she keeps me too busy to focus my disabilities:)

I also take Paxil to alleviate some of the anxiety and depression. It really helps me to be more like myself. I used to be a very optimistic, fun, and outgoing person, and the illnesses have changed that, but I'm trying to get back to my normal self.

I've loved reading all your replies and all the different things that lift you up! You're all amazing!

Iowiina, I am lifting you up in prayer. I have a bff of 46 yrs so far and I would be lost without her.

Sharon, thank you for the emergency kit idea! Feeling depressed from RA is a daily thing as it hangs over me like a cloud. I also love music, being outside, and mostly being with my granchildren. They come stay at my house a lot and it can be a lot of work to have them, but the laughter and love they bring is priceless!