Lifestyle Changes to Deal with Depression Depression is not easy for anyone. To deal with depression in 30 days, apart from eating healthy foods and changing your mindset, there are a few things you need to change in your lifestyle: Exercise Exercise produces hormones to combat depression. It is a natural anti-depressant. Duke University conducted a study where it was found that 30 minutes a day for 4 months of exercise improved their mood, reduced stress, provided a good night’s sleep, and boosted self-esteem in people with depression. Helped. Physical activity stimulates brain chemicals that promote relaxation and euphoria. Exercising relieves the stress that leads to depression. You’ll also feel…