I've been there, so I can empathise.
I am certain you know of the psychological effects of smiling, even if it is a false smile - it affects us and the smile becomes genuine.
In a similar way, one of the best ways to combat depression (not any kind of drugs - except for dark chocolate, but be certain it is real chocolate, most aren't anymore) is to go for long walks. The 'correct' advice is to tell you to do exercise...but who the hell wants to do exercise when feeling depressed - I don't even when I am not depressed!
But a long walk is easy. Do not take a talkative friend with; either alone, or someone who knows how to keep his/her mouth shut, while still emoting their caring for you.
By the second or third time, you will have given your soul the lift it needed...which suggests that walking is something you should do at least three times a week.
Hi @arthur.grafo. You are spot on with your comment there. That is actually something I do every day (walking). And yes I prefer to do it alone, so I can take in my surroundings while listening to music or a podcast. It's extremely relaxing. However the depression is only a byproduct or symptom of the cause, related to another medical condition. I know that's a little vague, but that's deliberate. I wrote this with that in mind, to have a record of how I was feeling or thinking and to have a reference point for the future, to go back and reflect on it. Thanks for your comment and advice! Appreciate it😇
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You obviously do, but I do not understand why this reaction after your previous reply.
Either you posted this reply while in a fit of deep depression (which means I am not upset by it), or else, you have, in the meantime, been moved to a sanatorium and you are angry. If so, I hope you make it out of there soon.
My best wishes and I hope you are able to enjoy many moments of love and happiness.