Whats are some healthy coping strategies to deal with depression?

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.

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"

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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.