My experiences with depression seem mostly environmental. I haven't tried medication, but I do know that when I'm hiking and dancing regularly, my depression goes away.
Dance in particular changed my life more than once. It's exercise, it's social, and partner dances give you a lot of physical touch, which is great for helping balance your brain. If you can find a class to commit to for a few weeks, that commitment really helps get me out the door if I'm feeling down or numb. Two one hour classes per week was enough to dramatically help.
The best part is that if it doesn't work for you like it did for me, you still have a new skill and new community that can support you while you keep looking for what does.
Dance in particular changed my life more than once. It's exercise, it's social, and partner dances give you a lot of physical touch, which is great for helping balance your brain. If you can find a class to commit to for a few weeks, that commitment really helps get me out the door if I'm feeling down or numb. Two one hour classes per week was enough to dramatically help.
The best part is that if it doesn't work for you like it did for me, you still have a new skill and new community that can support you while you keep looking for what does.