Things that dont help me -

Exercise. This is a big one, I feel TERRIBLE after exercise, it wipes me out and I literally cannot move if I do this during depression (even light exercise). Dont get me wrong I still exercise (not as fit as I would like to be at the moment) but it DOES NOT lift my mood. Infact makes me worse. So I need to plan before I exercise because I know how terrible I will feel after.

Socialising - this leads to rumination. exhaustion and worse feeling. I am better off with limited socialisation, not too much to exhaust me but enough to make sure Im not a hermit.

Changing my diet - I have tried all sorts of diets, I have a relatively healthy diet (actually extremely healthy compared to the average american) but it doesnt matter what kind of diet I have, there is no impact on my mood.

Less time on the computer/forums/watching shows I enjoy - generally just leads to other "bad" habits, extra naps, procrastination, smoking, eating.

Balancing charkras/spirituality.... I still do it everyday out of habit but it doesnt seem to have any affect on my mood whatsoever.

Time with family - well that just plain makes me depressed.

Positive thinking- well I CBT everyday, how much more positive can you get? Yet I still suffer depression.

Aromatherapy - gives me a headache

Alcohol - a little is ok. It helps in the moment, but I get the booze blues the next few days if I've been on a binge.

homeopathy - does absolutely nothing at all.

Vitamin supplements - ZERO improvement AT ALL.

I could go on and on and on. I have tried so much but there is not a whole lot that works to be honest... And if it does work, its not for long, until the depression comes back.