Yet, actions do change feelings. Start with easier tasks, work up to harder ones. Reward your progress. From these rating we can learn a lot, e.g. that we are getting more pleasure than we thought out of life, that we can do many things pretty well, that many activities are satisfying even though we aren't very good at them, and so on. You may have to push yourself to be active.
Exercise promises long-lasting results .
Be sure to check with your doctor first, but exercise would be good for you in many ways, not just with depression. Seriously consider this. Avoid unpleasant, depressing situations . Our interpersonal situation powerfully influences our happiness and depression. Change your environment .