ExcerptTop 10 Tips for Moving Through DepressionThe crushing blackness of depression can seem insurmountable when you’re in it. But there are things you can do to help lighten the darkness and even project a feeling of well-being and joy. 1. Stay connected with others. Isolating yourself doesn’t protect loved ones nor help you. Just being around others in silence is better than hiding away. 2. Set priorities and do what you can. Acknowledge (even celebrate) the completion of even little things. 3. Do physical work. Chop wood or scrub the bathtub or prune trees. Physical effort helps to shift emotional blockages and numbness.
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