> seeking comfort in various forms of isolation/depressed behavior (watch TV as a distraction, try to take a "nap", etc.). The most insidious thing about this w

> seeking comfort in various forms of isolation/depressed behavior (watch TV as a distraction, try to take a "nap", etc.). The most insidious thing about this was how it seemed to happen so quickly that it was practically subconscious. Days would disappear. This hits too close to home. I can second the physical exertion as at least palliative. Something about it just snaps me out of complacency. My example is that I purchased a used set of free weight barbell equipment and doing strength training not only disrupts the downward spiral, it makes me feel strong. Extra extra bonus: having the lifting setup at home means I can get a lot of chores done during rests between sets.