Depression and HIV

October 2003     View PDF     En español
Reprinted from www.aidsmeds.com, US

What else may help with depression?

• Exercise: Clinical experience and some studies show that exercise, particularly aerobic exercise, may help lessen depression. If you feel depressed, resuming or increasing physical activity is a simple, healthy, effective way to reduce symptoms for many people.
• If possible, get adequate sleep.
• Try to eat a healthy diet.
• If possible, spend time with friends and in social settings, rather than remaining isolated.
• If possible, postpone making major decisions until you are feeling better.

Credits
This text was written by Laura Pinsky, a psychotherapist in private practice and at the Columbia University Counseling and Psychological Services.