Truth be told, I'm forever 2 weeks of inactivity away from a depressive episode. I have to keep moving (exercise; running 2 or 3 times a week) AND keep my mind

Truth be told, I'm forever 2 weeks of inactivity away from a depressive episode. I have to keep moving (exercise; running 2 or 3 times a week) AND keep my mind occupied by not concentrating on myself too much, otherwise I begin to shut down. This is my trick, YMMV. I do believe you can do this without medication, and it does get easier to control as you get older. Good luck.