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[quote=Anonymous]Antidepressants, exercise, and gratitude are what helped me. For my first major depression in my 20s I did cognitive behavioral therapy and that was actually very helpful at the time. I use those tools for anxiety now, and they can help some with depression. But honestly forcing myself to exercise has been the best over the years. The endorphins are great, plus I like feeling strong and capable in my body - which means something way different now at 50 than it did at 30! But that feeling of “I did that!” Even after going for a long brisk walk, really gives me a sense of independence and confidence.

When DH and I separated a few years ago I really focused on what kind of parent I wanted to be for my kids and that helped me get motivated to keep moving my body. I also really leaned into being angry, which is not a good approach in the long run but for the short term it was helpful in that it gave me energy to get things done.

Gratitude practice is really helpful as well for reframing your outlook. Sometimes it’s just “I’m thankful for the bed I’m lying in. I’m thankful for these sheets and this blanket.” I have a tendency to overlook or take for granted what I have and focus too much on on what I don’t have. Focusing every day on gratitude really helps with that. I try to do 3 things every day but it varies. 
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