I have found that I do best when I find a way to keep busy with something. Trying to find something to look forward to other than getting better is important. Avoiding the catch-22 of depression causing moodiness causing more depression is a fight that must be fought.

Have you looked for a brain injury support group? The once a month meetings at mine are worthwhile.

My wife has taken up a craft called Swedish weaving. A bed size piece can take 70 hours and produces some beautiful pieces. Google Swedish weaving.