Exercise is actually amazing to help get rid of depression. What it will do is release endorphins in your body and give you a psychological sense of accomplishment for doing it. And it's not just the simple exercise, but your self betterment as a whole. When you're stuck in a rut you go out and do new things. Adrenaline Is one of the best ways to get your mind off things. Anecdote incoming: I used to be a fat depressed little bastard in high school. About my junior year I started heavily working out with the intention of joining the Marine Corps. 6 years later and I'm no longer depressed on a daily basis. Sure, I'll get sad every once in a while, but I went from being clinically diagnosed with depression to occasionally saying "meh". What you need to understand is that there are people on this forum who were like you and have overcome it, or still are but have found great tips and tricks to stave it off. You aren't alone in that, and if you do come here asking for advice, at least try it out rather than doing the same old things that don't work.