One coping skill I use to manage my depression is....

music

I write terrible fiction.

Write a gratitude list so I focus on the things I do have to be thankful for.

I'm so happy to see this question pop up so I can learn more and see what works for me. Right now my outlets are reading and internet.

7 Cups mainly.

Reading comes next

The 2 Cs of Optimal Self-Care

1. Compassion Corner Chat

2. Coffee

I learn about new historical things or I read.

when I notice myself starting to do things like watch sad movies or listening to sad music....I allow myself to do so, but I put a stop time to it so I do not keep re-triggering the depression.

Draw,read, music

Sleep....and isolating myself from others in a physical sense.