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madisgram · Nov 11, 2011, 10:45 AM

i've dealt with depression for many years. there are times it "rears it's ugly head." this article-somewhat long but worth the read-has very helpful suggestions on how we can help ourselves cope. having the ability of getting thru the day is challenging when i'm down. i've used some of the tips and they do help. hope there are other pc members may find this info useful too.

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SELF-HELP AND COPING TIPS

Depression drains your energy, hope, and drive, making it difficult to do what you need to feel better. But while overcoming depression isn’t quick or easy, it’s far from impossible. You can’t beat it through sheer willpower, but you do have some control—even if your depression is severe and stubbornly persistent.
You can make a huge dent in your depression with simple lifestyle changes: exercising every day, avoiding the urge to isolate, challenging the negative voices in your head, eating healthy food instead of the junk you crave, and carving out time for rest and relaxation. Feeling better takes time, but you can get there if you make positive choices for yourself each day and draw on the support of others.
Recovering from depression requires action. But taking action when you’re depressed is hard. In fact, just thinking about the things you should do to feel better, like going for a walk or spending time with friends, can be exhausting.
It’s the Catch-22 of depression recovery. The things that help the most are the things that are most difficult to do. But there’s a difference between difficult and impossible.

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_tips.htm

psych central has suggestions as well for coping with depression.(at bottom of page) http://psychcentral.com/lib/2006/dep...n-treatment/4/