1. Don’t isolate yourself. Stay in touch with your loved ones and friends, religious advisors and family doctors. 2. Set a plan for yourself. Don’t expect to do what you would normally do. Set a realistic plan. 3. Don’t believe your negative thoughts, such as blaming yourself and predicting that you will fail. These thoughts are part of depression and they will go away as the depression gets better. 4. Don’t blame yourself for being depressed. It is not your responsibility. 5.Actively participate in activities that make you feel good or have a sense of accomplishment. 6, do not make major life decisions (such as breakups or divorce). When you are depressed, your thinking is not clear, so the decision made at this time will not be the best. If you have to make a big decision, ask someone you trust to help you. 7. Avoid drugs or alcohol. These can make depression worse and can have dangerous side effects with antidepressants. 8, long do exercise can be you feel better. Physical activity can make the body produce a chemical reaction to improve mood. Exercise 4 to 6 times a week for 30 minutes each time is a good goal. But even less activity than that can help. 9.Eat a balanced and healthy diet. 10. Get enough sleep. 11.Take your medication and follow-up appointments regularly as ordered by your doctor, and take your medication and follow-up appointments at least as often as your doctor wants. If you take your medication only once in a long time, then the medication will not work. 12, set small goals for yourself, because you do not have enough energy. 13. Remember to encourage yourself. 14, do what you can to get information about depression and how to treat it. 15, if you begin to have suicidal thoughts, immediately call your doctor or local suicide crisis center. 16.Don’t be discouraged. It takes time to recover from depression. Be patient. 17.Don’t give up.