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Re:Researchers treat depression by reversing brain signals t... by leksak on Wednesday May 17, 2023 @11:42AM (#35976917)
> But I also believe that if you don't exercise, eat nutritious food, get sunlight, get enough sleep, consume positive material, surround yourself with support, then you aren't giving yourself a fighting chance.”

- Jim Carrey

Sometimes though, any one of those or all of them can end up seeming impossible because of the depression one is fighting.

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Re:Researchers treat depression by reversing brain signals t... by asdfman123 on Wednesday May 17, 2023 @11:44AM (#35976957)
Absolutely. I will point out that depressed people struggle with black-and-white thinking, so just taking the smallest steps in the right direction are a good start.

Slowly build up incrementally better habits over years. It might start with a 10 minute walk.

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