Hi Steve,

I may not be the best person to give you an advice, but I totally understand you. I was diagnosed with depression 10 years ago, I was released from medication 7 years ago and even when there are some times when I feel I am about to get sick again, I try to keep myself busy, group exercise classes are a great option, I think if other people were not there, I would just go home after 5 minutes, because there are days I just do not have energy, but having other people around makes me continue.

Other thing that works for me when I am about to cry is breathing excercises. There are a couple of apps out there that can help with that.

Also learning something that is completely unfamiliar to you can help. For example I do not know how to swim, and while taking lessons I can only think about not drowing

And even if it is just for moments, adding all those is how I can make through the days.

I hope you find something that works for you.

Kay