How do I motivate myself enough to get out of the house during the depressive period?

I try to think about how many goods things are going to happen to me thru out the day. It can be some simple like people telling me what a nice shirt i have or jst say hi and start a small talk. This motivates me to get out of the house. Or sometimes my dog, because she has to go pee.

Sometimes just pushing yourself out there is all it takes .Look for activities that might interest you or an activity you can do with a friend so you are not on your own.Also exercising stimulates endorphin production ..making you happier and therefore more motivation. Positive thinking .... try your hardest :)

For me, it always helps to start small and take steps. If I can't bring myself to see my friends, maybe I can just go to the gas station. If driving feels overwhelming, I can sit on the porch and get some fresh air. It's important to be kind and forgiving with yourself and recognize any progress, even if it's not a lot. Eat a fruit, open a window, text a friend, or come on here and talk to a listener. If you can, reaching out to someone can help. Relationships are important for mental health, even though they can be exhausting and difficult to maintain during a depressive period.

I personally don't just move out of the house. Being an emotional person, I sit aside for a while, write down my feelings and all my thoughts in a PC diary and vent out everything. It takes a while to calm myself and then I listen to music, force myself to get up, wear shoes and go out for a walk all by myself. Moving out from a place is important so that your mind is clear and in peace. To motivate myself i would just think that its best if we step out of the situation and even just to sit for a while

I keep telling myself to look outside, look at the others so I can be thankful with my life. I keep telling myself to get the fresh air to refresh my mind