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I spent over a year clinically depressed. I took my self out of it without meds and a psychologist.
It was excruciatingly difficult. It required the most amount of mental concentration I have ever done before or since. I learned a few things about the issue (and myself)
Basically, depression is a narrowing of your world view to include yourself and your problems with limitations on those around you.
I disagree on two points that you made in your previous post
1) that you should focus on yourself. I disagree, that is simply feeding into depression. There is no greater tonic for depression then focusing on OTHERS. do volunteer work and I guarantee that while you are doing it you will forget about your depression.
2) that electronics helps. Distractions (bitul torah) do not feed the soul. In fact I can feel the symptoms of depression return when I waste to much time on a few consecutive days. I have become more of a “learner” since my experience and it helps tremendously. stop wasting so much time and you will see the difference.
Tell me do you feel less depressed in EY? I’m curious
I also recommend reading the garden of emunah and garden of peace
I also recommend exercise, it is impossible to be depressed when you exercise due to the increase in serotonin levels.
Good luck!!