One of the ways I deal with my depression is to exercise. I'm sure you have heard it many times before, but it truly is something that can help. Not only is exercising great to get the endorphins moving through the body, but also helps with my self-image. I'm not sure about you, but sometimes my depression gets worse when I am feeling down about myself and how I look. Working on improving my physical appearance lifts my mood and gives me a feeling that not everything is hopeless.
Another activity that helps me to fight depression is deep cleaning the house. This may sound a like a weird and un-enjoyable activity, but it really does help. I find that a clean house helps me to feel like I have some control of my life. In talking with other people who have depression, I have found that a clean house helps them as well. Now, this doesn't mean the house has to be spotless. It just means that all the clutter is put away and surfaces are clean.
A third activity which helps me to fight depression is sitting outside and reading. I find that the bright sunlight can instantly help improve my mood. If reading isn't your thing, there are many other activities you could do outside. It isn't so much what you are doing, but being outside which helps.
There are many other things that I do, but these are the three main activities that helps my depression.
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