Black & White Recovery

blackwhiterecovery@gmail.comCoping with DepressionWhen you’re depressed, you can’t just will yourself to “snap out of it.” But these tips can help put you on the road to recovery.Depressed young womanWhy is dealing with depression so difficult?Depression drains your energy, hope, and drive, making it difficult to take the steps that will help you to feel better. Sometimes, just thinking about the things you should do to feel better, like exercising or spending time with friends, can seem exhausting or impossible to put into action.It’s the Catch-22 of depression recovery: The things that help the most are the things that are the most difficult to do. There is a big difference, however, between something that’s difficult and something that’s impossible. While recovering from depression isn’t quick or easy, you do have more control than you realize—even if your depression is severe and stubbornly persistent. The key is to start small and build from there. You may not have much energy, but by drawing on all your