Caring for a pet can also get you outside of yourself and give you a sense of being needed—both powerful antidotes to depression. Join a support group for depression. Being with others dealing with depression can go a long way in reducing your sense of isolation. read more
Get in a routine. If you’re depressed, you need a routine, says Ian Cook, MD. He's a psychiatrist and director of the Depression Research and Clinic Program at UCLA. Depression can strip away the structure from your life. One day melts into the next. Setting a gentle daily schedule can help you get back on track. 2.Set goals. read more
On average, our patients were complicated; they averaged four diagnoses (such as depression, anxiety, ADD and addictions), failed to get better after seeing 3 different medical or mental-health specialists, and had no success with 6 medications. read more