i have unsuccesfully tried to heal myself from depression by meds therapies of many types and keeping a journal ,i find that because of my distorted thinking i never really reach a place of ok ness i'd like to be ok even if i'm not ok ,if you get my drift i've found several insights have helped me i find these almost like commandments and have so far kept me alive, please add yours

keep yourself safe
be compassionate to yourself
keep busy if you can
no ill informed rash decisions
treat myself as i would treat another sick person
i'm doing my best