Here are a few home-care tips that may help you to get out of your rut. For more serious depression home-care can add to the benefits of professional treatment. Staying active leaves you less time time to dwell on things. Regular exercise can make you feel physically and mentally better. If it's just a good daily walk, fresh air and the time alone can clear your mind.
Laughter is the best medicine they say.
Surround yourself with happy, upbeat people. Positive breeds positive and negative breeds negative. Believe that this mood will pass and look for signs of it ending. Boosting your self esteem. Try something new like a hobby or activity.