Dear Befuddled,
Can you find things that you like to do -- things that feed your soul?

When I was younger I used to make yeast bread. Going through the steps carefully and watching it rise, and expertly kneading the dough, and then smelling it cooking was therapeutic for me. Sometimes I didn't even eat it, I gave it away. The cooking made me feel better.

For some people it is music......

The absolute best thing for me now is
getting enough sleep
eating healthful foods (no junk)
excerise
These three things work for me.
They are hard to do every day. But when I make progress on them, I also make progress on my depression.

But other things can work too -- like a small accomplishment like clearing out a kitchen drawer or a closet shelf. Or catching up on mending......

Doing artwork.
Meditation.

Keeping a journal.

Walking the neighbor's dog.

I don't know. Find what feeds your soul.


Just a suggestion.
Also, you can push the pdoc to work harder on the meds.

Mari