Is there a quick-fix for depression?

Exercise, eat well, meditate, recognise and stop negative thoughts, develop an I-won't-be-beaten attitude, laugh at the absurdity, hug your loved ones and don't hate yourself - you were only trying your best.

I'm sorry. There's not. It's a day at a time thing. If your depression is severe, it never goes away.

Depression is a serious illness that should be addressed by a medical professional. However, I have always found yoga to provide me a quick lift when I am feeling down. In fact, just about any exercise will release endorphins in your brain that will lift you up and make you feel good about your self. If I am not in the mood for strenuous exercise, I like to go for long walks, taking deep breaths and trying to just enjoy the beautiful things around me.

Yesss. You stop! You stop thinking, you give your mind some rest. Because see, most of the time, when we're depressed, we are overthinking about stuff, one thing leads to another in our minds, and then its just ... a mess. You rest, you heal. You give yourself a break.

I would say no. Like many people who have already answered there are ways of helping to reduce depression such as exercise and socialising etc. After suffering with depression for around 7 years I know that these do help but when you are depressed it is so hard to get out of bed and go for a run or go to the gym. Its also hard when you aren't feeling great to go and put on a brave face to meet friends or family. The trick i have found is to just do what you can, as others have suggested trying to be positive about yourself is important especially when you feel like everyone is judging you or that your life is terrible. If you can master being positive everything else should become easier and easier until you are able to go for that run or meet friends for lunch. That is when you know that you can beat it.

Change your lifestyle. First, go to a place which relaxes you and think seriously about what are the things that make you feel depressed. After that, try to change them. Yes, it may seems hard, but you can do it. To get rid of depression, you should change things that make you feel that way, maybe even change your life environment. Also, tell yourself you are happy, strong, especially in the most difficult moments. I had severe depression, but I feel better now. You are the only one who can fix it.

make life style changes eat healthy food, exercise, live in the present moment not in the future and nor in the past

Depression, by definition, tends to be an ongoing feeling that does not go away quickly. However, there are things that can help us feel better, at least temporarily (and some things, like exercise, can reduce overall symptoms over time). These temporary fixes are different for everyone, but some ideas include: listening to up-beat or relaxing music, meditation, playing with or petting an animal, spending time with a friend or family member, sitting outside in the sunlight for at least 10 minutes, and exercise.

In my experience depression can come in many forms and none of them have had a quick fix ! Healing takes time :)

I know we all really wish there were, but treating depression takes time and a lot of patience. There are things you can do in the moment that can help you feel a little better, like meditation, journaling, talking with a close friend or family member. Even just snuggling with a beloved pet can help