How To Deal With Feelings of Depression

Make Yourself Move into Action

Happiness

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List several things that helped you keep going in the past when you felt depressed.

Example: Shower as soon as I get up;

take meds earlier so I am not ‘hungover’ in the morning, etc. ‣

Write all the thoughts or affirmations you can think of to help you cope with depression.

Example: I will feel better after I have been awake for a while.

Or, I am stronger than my depression. ‣

Write as many actions as you can think of that help you change your focus when feeling depressed.

Example: Sit outside in the sunshine.

Take the dog outside to play

Listen to upbeat, happy music

Visit a flower shop

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