You really outdid yourself . <| sep |> Learn to play an instrument and channel some of those emotions . There are endless free resources online , such as JustinGuitar . com Go to meetup . com and find a group near you doing something interesting . Exercise . Walking does absolute wonders for depression , as well as allowing for clearer thinking . J always talk outloud to myself about whatever and some surprising realizations have come to light . Learn how to do anything that interestes you . There are videos online showing how to do everything from cooking to boat building and all things in between . I struggle with depression a lot . Don ' t beat yourself up or get frustrated if it wins out from time to time . Just find balance and joy in all you can . Even a sunny day can be beautiful and uplifting . Good luck .