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CopingBy Nancy Schimelpfening, About.com Guide to Depression When you're depressed, it can feel like you are barely existing. By getting proper medical treatment and learning better coping skills, however, you can not only live with depression, but live well. There are things you can do to improve the quality of your life. Join a Support GroupHaving a caring group of people who can be there to listen to you and support you is perhaps the most important thing you can do, outside of seeking medical treatment, to help you with your depression. There are numerous groups, both online and in your community, dedicated to supporting those with depression and other mental illnesses. One of the best online resources is our own forum here at About.com. Make Lifestyle ChangesChanges in how you eat, sleep, exercise and live can make you healthier and happier.
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