Here's something that sounds silly, but I would hope people who get "down" try it (it will not work for major depression). Next time the blues or whatever come, force a smile on your face and hold it for a minute or so (don't do this in public--LOL!). You'll feel better in 10 minutes or so...
In a way, it’s like saying “Next time you get drunk, sober up”. I can feel the chemical release. It’s like a drug hitting my system. But it doesn’t mean that I need to live into it.
Funny. The opposite of Depression is not happiness. I can be happy and be depressed. I’m happy almost all the time. The opposite is panic. They cannot live together.