A low-frills patio or deck is pretty cheap. Everyone's definition of cheap is different, but decks can be had for as low as $1,000, according to Jessica Piha, a spokeswoman for Porch.com, a website that helps homeowners find the right contractor. But the average deck costs $8,300, Piha says. low-frills patio or deck is pretty cheap. Everyone's definition of cheap is different, but decks can be had for as low as $1,000, according to Jessica Piha, a spokeswoman for Porch.com, a website that helps homeowners find the right contractor. But the average deck costs $8,300, Piha says.
1 Don't become isolated. 2  Try to participate in social activities, and get together with family or friends regularly. 3  Support groups for people with depression can help you connect to others facing similar challenges and share experiences. 4  Learn ways to relax and manage your stress. Your doctor or therapist may be able to recommend books or websites to read. 2  Locate helpful groups. 3  Many organizations, such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, offer education, support groups, counseling and other resources to help with depression.
Psychotherapy can help you: 1  Understand your illness. 2  Define and reach wellness goals. 3  Overcome fears or insecurities.  Cope with 1  stress. Make sense of past traumatic experiences.  Separate your true personality from the mood swings caused by your 1  illness. Identify triggers that may worsen your symptoms.  Improve relationships with family and friends.