Whats are some healthy coping strategies to deal with depression?

Realize you aren't broken. Your mind is different. Learn how it works. Work within your depression. "Before you walk away, there's one more thing I want to say Our brains are sick but that's okay"

deep breathing, physical activity, music, crafts/arts, watching movies/comedies, journaling, and hanging out with friends

One thing I like to do is to write 5 things I like about myself every morning when I wake up. It's hard at first but, you end up finding creative ways to compliment yourself like: I like that I was smart enough to put socks on last night to keep my feet warm.

Just try to find joy in the little things! Celebrate small victories, even if it is just getting up in the morning and starting your day!

Depression must feel different for each individual. Finding moments of joy, like walking, listening to nature, or music might be good coping skills. Writing in a journal things your thankful for might be helpful. Finding a way to reach out to help someone in need could help in feeling capable and more confident. Reading a book that supports positive thoughts or connecting with a friend for a chat or outing. Using notes you’ve written to yourself and left in places you’ll see them to remind yourself that you’re important and make a difference to someone in your life. Giving simple complements to others lifts you and the person you’ve complement to.

Some healthy coping strategies to deal with depression are talking to any one, that being friends family or someone you can trust. Another good one is to look forward to the good things, like do something to make yourself happy. Maybe ordering your favorite food?

Finding ways to instill positivity into your daily life. Whether it's a daily affirmation (sometimes there's even an app for that), having a gratitude journal, writing down your thoughts and reading them over as if your friend is speaking to you and responding in a caring way.

Try and get yourself to do something, even if it's small. I know focusing on getting out of bed works for me. I take things in steps, so get out of bed, get changed, shower. Each as a hurdle but not an overwhelming obstacle

From experience, I tried finding something I'd enjoy and that was riding my bike and watching shows.

You could try to eat well and do sports, it may be very difficult to do so, but it will help you to have an healthy life and give you the energy you need. You can try to relax and consult someone if you need to talk. :)

You could write down the way you feel. you could talk to someone about it. find activities such as working out or reading .

Focus on things that make you happy and try to stay away from those that make you said. Example: if you like reading and it makes you happy, find a good book to read. But if reading about breakups makes you sad, stay away from those books.

Connect with other people, Go outside and be in different environments, Exercise your body, Have a regular and healthy sleep schedule.

When I feel depressed, I do my best to stay focused on getting through the present moment because it keeps me from getting overwhelmed thinking I will always feel depressed. Then I do whatever I can to feel better, such as listen to music, talk to a friend or distract myself by reading or spending time with my pets.

Talk about how you feel when you suffer from depression or any other mental illness. It is hard but it will help you. There are people who really care and really want to help. Don't keep it to yourself-Talk about what you feel.

Life style factors that affect moods, talking to someone you trust, you can express your self by writing, boost your self image, get plenty of sleep.

i think it best to talk to a counselor or peer for further advice other than that i would get professional help depending on how serious the problem is.

Take care of yourself. Do & find things that make you happy. Write, maybe. Exercise and eat healthily.

Dealing with depression is usually helped by three things, emotional support-from friends or in the form of therapy, exercise-something that keeps you busy for a good part of the day and sometimes medication. Sometimes a combination of any two will provide enough. It's important to talk to people who understand and can relate and to keep busy. If the depression is more than just situation related, sometimes a little temporary pharmaceutical boost can be helpful, consult a professional and know that there is no weakness or shame in asking for help, it's part of being human, we all need support now and then.

You can do things like finding a hobby like writing or drawing or reading. Also you can improve your lifestyle by eating healthier and exercising and you will feel a difference quite quickly

Good coping ways to deal with depression include: going out a few times a day, you should never stay locked up in you're room in front of the internet or something like that when you deal with depression. Another way would be to keep yourself busy whether it's studying, playing games, sign up and become part of a club or sport. Then of course theres alwasy therapy i personally think group ones are better

You can find things that make you feel better (i.e: Music, friends, television, ect.) If it would help you can make a schedule for yourself.

Healthy coping mechanisms can include: writing your thoughts down, finding a creative outlet, talking to others like people here on 7 cups, or even exercising.

Eat well! You may be surprised how much better you will feel when you have a good diet. A walk can help too. I'm not a fitness nut, but a controlled sugar intake, good sleep, and a walk can do wonders. It won't do away with clinical depression and it doesn't magically fix any problems, but you will be stronger for it.