Motivational experts seem to believe this is true. Since depression often stems from a negative thoughts or the focus on something negative.  That negativity can cause a downward spiral of mood because the depressed person keeps compounding the problem by thinking of more negative thoughts.  A depression cure can be achieved by changing your thought patterns.

The quickest way to alleviate depression is to distract yourself.  Daria, who suffered off and on with depression since she was a teenager, found out by accident.  She needed an outlet to relieve stress and boredom ASAP.  Instead of seeking out a healthy depression cure, Daria fell into compulsive gambling.   “It was an adrenaline rush to get me out of my low moods.”   Daria says she spent hours playing poker online and hours watching it on ESPN.   "I got caught up in the whole World  Series of Poker fever."

Daria’s depression cure was making her gain weight about the middle.  “Now I was depressed my hobby was making me fat” she laughs.   One day she saw an article about the company Google.  Has it turns out it was one of the top places to work because the owners let employees make their work spaces more creative.   “I saw a photo of one lady at her cubicle sitting on an exercise ball instead of a regular chair.”  

Daria did some research and found out that your abdominals get a great workout just sitting on the ball, because you have to consistently balance yourself to keep from falling off!   She bought one felt a difference in her mood.  “Now I could enjoyed writing and get a workout at the same time!”  Daria also incorporated an aerobic video into her schedule and now feels even better.

Why did Daria feel better?  It’s because exercise and hobbies are a great depression cure!  What many people don’t realize is the mind and bodies are connected.  It’s very difficult to stay solemn when your body is fully engaged.   High Cardo workouts are great because they release endorphins in the brain that give you a natural high.  Endorphins are structurally identical to opium and its derivatives (morphine, codeine, heroin, etc).   The coin term “runner’s high” stems from this concept.  

 If exercise and hobbies are not an effective depression cure for you, read the articles below about combining these activities with  Depression Support Groups or Natural Remedies for Depression and Herbs for Depression, etc.    Those suffering from severe depression should immediately consult with a mental health professional.