Make an effort to connect with others. Isolation exacerbates depression, so reach out to family members and friends.  Speaking to someone face to face about how you're feeling might be quite beneficial. It is not necessary for the person you speak with to be able to help you. They simply need to be a good listener. Get your feet moving. Getting out of bed, let alone exercise can be difficult when you're depressed. Regular exercise, on the other hand, can be just as effective as antidepressant medication in treating depressive symptoms. Take a quick walk or turn on some music and shake your hips. Begin with small tasks and work your way up. Adopt a healthy diet that will improve your mood. Reduce your intake of foods that can disturb your moods, like caffeine, alcohol, trans fats, sugar, and refined carbohydrates. Increase the intake of mood-enhancing foods like Omega-3 fatty acids. Find new ways to interact with the world. Spend a bit more time in nature, look after a pet, contribute, or pick up an old interest (or a new one). You may not feel it at first, but as you reintegrate into society, you will begin to feel better.