At least for milder forms of depression, it can help to pretend that you’re not depressed. Do stuff, get out, meet people, feel the rain, try to be in the moment, etc.
In my experience that’s like pressing on the wound to relief the pain briefly after letting go. Sure you go out and pretend everything is fine, but then afterwards when your alone, depression hits back even harder. It’s only a short term solution.
At least for milder forms of depression, it can help to pretend that you’re not depressed. Do stuff, get out, meet people, feel the rain, try to be in the moment, etc.
In my experience that’s like pressing on the wound to relief the pain briefly after letting go. Sure you go out and pretend everything is fine, but then afterwards when your alone, depression hits back even harder. It’s only a short term solution.
If you keep doing these things, you’ll hopefully slowly feel better.
But of course, it won’t work for everyone, it depends on why you are depressed.