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Exercise

You can help alleviate the unpleasant symptoms of depression by exercising. Exercising helps you to:

feel better
sleep better
improve your memory and mood
reduce irritability
increases self-esteem

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Swimming

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Running

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Hiking

Walking

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Just a few minutes each day

Get moving doing whatever you enjoy. jus ta few minutes each day will help when you are not feeling well. Yes, it is difficult to exercise when you are not feeling well, but don't let your emotions rule. Exercise anyway! It will help energize you and it doesn't have to be strenuous to have health benefits.