Reddit reviews Overcoming Depression: A Cognitive Therapy Approach (Treatments That Work)

Here are a few workbooks that can help:

cbt for depression

dbt skills


act workbook


These are all solid workbooks to help build your coping skills even when you do not feel like it. Treating Depression can be like cleaning the dishes. Even if you do not feel like doing it, it gets better once you do one at the time. Otherwise it just piles and piles.

Not completely free, but this is the workbook my therapist uses. I saw dramatic improvements in several months, although I don't feel "cured" yet.

There are many natural treatments for depression, not limited to aerobic exercise, yoga, Vitamin B12, St. John's Wort (don't take with birth control), meditation, sleep hygiene and melatonin for insomnia, and support groups. Having a pet helps some people take their mind off their depression and they benefit from the companionship.

I have found that having a daily routine combining several natural treatments works best for me. I also found that any drug that causes drowsiness would contribute to my depression, so no antihistamines.

You can also check out r/frugal for ideas for eating healthy on the cheap. I actually spent less when I was eating a healthy diet for myself, and exercise is free.