What are some coping mechanisms some people use when they are depressed?

An anonymous listener asks what survival looks like when depression makes getting out of bed feel like summiting Kilimanjaro. In this AAA short with my animated alter ego, The Ace, we walk through hour-by-hour lifelines—micro-tasks, quiet grounding, whisper-level connection, and gentle movement—so you can keep breathing without performing “wellness.” Not the cure—just the next hour, with dignity and zero gold stars.