Keeping a mood diary to log the effect of his efforts, he resumes internet gaming, he returns to his interest in rock music and even attends some gigs, he makes lists of his favourite music and then listens to it, he visits the cinema with his friend, he goes out for meals with his family, he notices when his mood is drifting downwards and gets busy, he pets his companion dog, and the family cat who sleeps all day in whichever room Dan is in; he even sings.

