Depression can feed on itself. Below you’ll find three ways to break out. 

Note: If you are deeply depressed, suicidal or have been depressed for some time, get help now. For resources, see the article Killing Me Softly: FM/CFS and Suicide on the self-help program website.
 

Fight the inertia of depression by sticking to a daily routine that provide a sense of accomplishment and include things to look forward to.

 

Depression often changes the way people talk to themselves, leading their thinking to be excessively pessimistic. Learn to speak soothingly to yourself and change your mental climate by keeping a gratitude journal.

 

If you feel stuck, consider talking with a therapist. A counselor can provide support, coping strategies and perspective. Also, because depression can be caused or intensified by changes in brain chemistry, anti-depressant medications may be helpful.