Depression Remedies

Encourage yourself.

Find good things to think about yourself.

Find good things to say about yourself.

Sing.

Dance.

Make yourself laugh.

Do something mad, anything to break you out of familiar habits.

Touch nature.
Go for a peaceful cycle ride.

Eat healthy foods from the earth: fruit, veg, fish.

Pick just ONE thing you did well, and congratulate yourself.

Reward yourself.

Sit in the sun.

Listen to wholesome music, avoid dark violent music.

Watch wholesome TV, avoid horror or soaps etc.

Spend time with nicer people, friendly people, upward looking people.

Look up at the sky a lot. Count chimneys.

Say Thank You to the birds for singing to you.

Help an older person with their bags, or cross the road.

Give to others, serve someone else.

Take the focus off yourself.

Join a local hill walking group.

Meditate.
Join a Yoga class.
Join a Tai Chi class.
Peaceful, relaxing, mindful movements.
Accept yourself.

Take time each day to be still and just breath.

Look at a nice view for a long time.
Listen to some Anthony Robbins.
Avoid people who gossip, lie, are false, or drain you in any way.
Exercise. Badminton after work? Swimming?
Get a dog. They are always so pleased to see you!
Have nice smells around your home, that please you, ease you.
Do the washing up before you go to bed. Coming down to a clean kitchen is pleasing.
Learn to play an instrument. Produce your own beauty.

Read inspiring books, like autobiographies of famous people.

Begin to write your own book or your own poetry.
Help out at the local church coffee mornings.
Start a Thank You list. A Gratitude Book. Fill it with the smallest things.
And finally, my personal favourite: learn to LOVE. Love people, love things, love situations
Replace everything you previously said "I hate" about, with "I love".
I used to hate the post because bills came in it. Now I say I Love the post because exciting new opportunities come in it!

Have I missed any?
What tools do YOU use to break yourself out of depression?
Because to get out and stay out, IS the aim.
Only then can you help others....