Almost everybody faces depression ... not necessarily a deep and clinical depression but temporary depression once in a while. One feels down, lack of enthusiasm and zeal....
Everybody has his/her unique way to come out of this temporary mental state.... can you share your scientific way of elevating mind....
Have you seen this paper?
http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.579.5897&rep=rep1&type=pdf
distract - not dwell on the thoughts, but do something pleasant, like watch a movie or read a book.
connect - see friends, do something nice together, doesn't matter, work or fun.
nature - walk in the park or forest or near the ocean, go on a hike
i guess there are works on each coping strategy. by the way, DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) offers lots of similar strategies to improve and balance mood, look up in the manuals
If you are an extrovert, social or religious activities can really help. However, if you are an introvert (like most researchers), I have found it is best to get busy doing something (preferably something you enjoy but anything that occupies your mind away from the depression) and stay busy until you feel better. It is best if it is something that makes you physically tired so that you can sleep well afterwards. This has been my experience, anyway.
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