First be thankful it was four days...I have had them last much longer...and like others have said make yourself do something. ..it distracts the brain for @ least a short time

Hi, try taking a 15 minute walk twice a day. Walking and exercise is good for you and helps lift your mood. Doesn't have to be strenuous plus being outside in the natural light is very good for depression too. Sending hugs your way xx

I agree with Sid. I know it's hard to get motivated and staying in bed sounds so much better but if you can get out of the house and visit someone, take a walk, journal, listen to music, anything that will distract you from the negative thoughts that depression brings, it will help. I wish I had better advice but other than calling your doctor for med adjustments these things seem to help me the most. Hope you have a better day!!

Hello - even though I'm terrible at taking my own advice, my suggestion is to reach out to someone you know (a near and dear friend, an acquaintance, someone), make arrangements to meet for coffee or a beer or just to have them visit, and let it be a distraction from your depressed state. I've fairly isolated myself from the world, and withdraw even further when depression is hitting me particularly hard, and I know that's not the way. Engaging with another human really is a great distraction, whether you talk about your depression or avoid it completely, and even the lead-up to it can be good at getting our minds away from it. For me, anyway, it's an important reminder that there is more to the world and to life than depression. It's not a guarantee, or even anything but a very short-term answer, but it can help. Best - Sid

Sid has the right idea. I tell friends that my silence isn't because I don't want to be with them, just that I've developed a habit of not reaching out anymore and really rely on people to reach out to me. I tell them I'll make every effort to go, just the initial planning is sometimes too much for me. During one of your better moods, create a plan with someone you trust, say you call them and only say a certain word. They would then know that you need them to check on you without you have to do much work.