I was diagnosed with clinical depression at age 7 or 8, over 30 years ago. It's been a long time since I've been clinically depressed. Knowing that I've been

I was diagnosed with clinical depression at age 7 or 8, over 30 years ago. It's been a long time since I've been clinically depressed. Knowing that I've been through periods of down moods before helps me ride out down periods and keep patiently going through the things I've found help me cope. I've found that high-intensity workouts several times per week are very important for my mood. St. John's Wort also works very well for me. If I start feeling a bit down, I need to make sure I get out on the weekend and don't let myself sleep in much past 10 a.m. Breathing/mindfulness exercises also help keep my mood steady.