The following are some other suggestions that when used along with the scriptures can really help in your daily battle against depression:


1) Pray - unceasingly, you are never alone and God loves to hear from you and often, I talk to Him "in all things", driving, cleaning house, relaxing!
2) Light - Let the sun shine in! Open those curtains turn on lights, burn (safely of course) lots of candles. Satan loves darkness so take that away from him.
3) Fresh Air - Get lots of fresh air! Along with the curtains if possible open up those windows,
4) Exercise - go for daily walks outside if possible this combines the above also, light and fresh air.
5) Music - crank up that stereo, music can soothe the soul, pick cheerful uplifting music for motivation or calm relaxing music to end a day.
6) Activities - think of things you love to do and do them! Whether it's reading, writing, doing puzzles, painting, some form of exercise (walking, running, swimming, biking, tennis, etc.) Be creative, when's the last time you colored a picture in a coloring book or tried a new recipe?
7) Involvement - Get involved in a support group of some sort, your local church is a great place to start. Fellowship with brothers and sisters in Christ will not only lift your spirits but most likely they will also be more than willing to pray with and for you during your battle.
8) Help Others - often the best cure is to see how others have it worse than yourself. You may volunteer at a homeless shelter, get on a prayer list and pray for other's needs, befriend a neighbor or church member who is in need (older people are terrific sources of knowledge and encouragement and often crave just the least bit of attention).
9) Treat Yourself - this may be buying yourself fresh flowers, eating your favorite ice cream, or in my case locking the family out of the bathroom and taking a long hot bath (bubbles, candles, and bible often my companions).
10) Try Something New - sometimes we get stuck in a rut and that rut can be our demise. Why not try a new hobby, activity, or project. My latest is raising guppies! I have the tank right next to my desk so can from time to time look over to watch the little darlings swimming around or do a head count on how many new babies we have.




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