dealing with depression

[TaintedLust]

I keep a Journal. It helps If I get depressed or even sad. I've been doing that for years now.

[dlmerriam336]

I used to be able to pull out my guitar and start playing and singing. I'd start with some blues and then within half an hour or so I'd be fine. A car accident wiped that out over 20 years ago. Now I take meds <ggrrrrr>  and when it still gets bad I try to remind myself that the worst will pass.

[devideddi]

Great topic!
The first step I take is tell God
after that I paint, I love colors
I watch a good movie, nothing better than going inside someone else's world to help you get away form your own for a while.

Talking to someone is always good.
Open the windows and blinds or tun some light on in the house.
Comedy, laughing is very good (if  you can)

[lilbear61]

glad you think it's a great topic.

boy can i relate with some of what's posted here.  i used to teach until i was t-boned in a terribnle wreck.

now i sit around a lot trying to find ways to keep busy and, if not happy, then at least not as depressed as i was after the accident.

i'd love to hear what more folks do.