Doing creative things
One of the commonest coping mechanism for depression is doing something creative like writing poetry. It helps them remember happier times.
Experience mood swings
Some people with depression will experience sudden mood swings. They may go from not sleeping to sleeping all the time. They may go from constantly working out to sitting on the couch all day. Mood swings are easy to spot if there is a pattern.
Other habits contributing to depression
There are some who will also suffer from other disorders that contribute to their depression. For example, some people will also suffer from trichotillomania, which is the disorder where the person will keep pulling their hair. After they pull it out, they will get a sense of relief.
