I have never had any issues with serious depression myself so I cant really say what helps for people that do but everyone no matter their life out look does get stress from time to time so an activity that gets you away even if just for a few hours is a good thing and even better if it is in the outdoors.
When I was stationed in Germany nearly every Saturday and Sunday I would hop onto my bike and ride on the many foot,horse and bike trials that connect one town to the next they always went through woods and sometimes pastures and it was a great escape it was nice being the only human in sight and just to feel the fresh air flow past as I rode along.There was a spot along one trail on a hill that over looked the base and it was great to just sit there for a few minutes and watch the people scurry around the base like little ants.
I grew up in the scrub oak of Florida and live there today so I have always enjoyed simply walking around and just admiring the natural world I could not live in a large city to be honest I have visited many in my day but a week or two is enough for me.
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