I took up yoga. I walked for at least half an hour a day. I tried not to isolate myself and began to see my friends, but only for a cup of tea or a quiet meal. I particularly saw my friends who are depressives both because it was soothing to be among other people who understood and also because I learned that in helping other people, I began to help myself. I avoided any social situation that put me under pressure to perform, dress up or pretend that I was fully functional.
