What is one thing you did today to help your depression besides meds?

I bought myself some flowers.

i spent my savings for something that i dont really need, useless. it helps for a few hours. but i'm back in depression again now.

Oh yeah and I ate some cookies for a brief sugar high which faded... but the flowers are still there helping.

I actually got out of the house this morning and went to another town that is a one-hour drive away today! I also made my bed, picked up my room, showered, and put away the dishes b4 we left!

On the subject of short-term fixes, diet coke always helps me!

Today was one of my slept-too-late days. I don't feel like doing anything but crawling back under the bed covers.

Instead, I told my 20-something son that I'm having a bad day and asked him to help keep me accountable for going out and getting a little sunshine this afternoon. Then, I immediately went in and took a shower--something that doesn't usually get done until late afternoon.

To anyone else, this probably sounds silly, but for me it was a real step in pushing forward. Baby steps. ;-)

Edited to add:
I think the OP's question is an important one! It is something I should ask myself every day! Thank you!!

Short term? Stopped the use of grains.

Long term? Stopped the use of caffeine

Next effort? Stop the use of sugar

Hmm nothing yet. Just going through the motions .... guess I could put more effort in, hey? thanks for this post.

I worked hard for my students (and, it would seem, for me!).

I focused on something besides myself. It's hard to do, but when I am able, it really helps.

Got off my butt and cleaned my shop.

Went to the gym.

I recently found a new church. I met with the pastor today and we talked for two hours. He now has a fairly good abstract of me. I left there today feeling better than I did when I left my new therapist just the other day. What a wonderful man. I thank him for his time. He then said he was thanking me instead, that he felt blessed that I came to his church and that I came to him to talk with. Today is ending a lot better than it started, not great but all that bad.

Finally gave up the procrastination and got some things done and felt better for doing them.

I went to the gym on the treadmill and exercise bike, then i went in my art studio and did a self portrait in ink.

listened to my goddess EA

she always has words of encouragement and i know i'm not alone when she's playing

It's always good to find someone new to be part of your support system! I've moved around a lot and getting used to a new group of people can be stressful. I hope this new church will be a good fit for you.

The only thing I can think of today is getting online for support and to work on some personal learning sites to build me up...

I did some art therapy and took my dog to the beach also I ate a fruit and a veggie. I don't necessarily feel that much better though.