Greenery helps us relax, which is why it's in the bucolic environments surrounding many mental healthcare facilities. So get some plants and place them in windowsills or in areas where you'll easily see them. Caring for them and watching them grow and bloom may bring you peace and satisfaction, and provide a relaxing environment.
African violets, cacti, spider plants, and geraniums can survive the lack of care that may occur during depression.
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