You can't just will yourself to "snap out of it" when you're depressed.
But according to research, some coping process can help you manage depression and kickstart your healing process.
Why is managing depression such a difficult task?
Your energy is being drained by Depression, it also robs you of your hope, and drive, making it difficult to take the steps necessary to get better.
Sometimes it can be overwhelming or impossible to really accomplish the things you should be doing to feel better, like working out or hanging out with friends. The hardest things to accomplish are the ones that yield the greatest benefits. However, there is a significant distinction between what is difficult and what is impossible.