@anokasion
I know this is exactly the opposite of useful, but most people do develop coping mechanisms instead.

For me it's gaming. But in a different way when I cope then when I relax/waste time.

When the depression really hits, I start some seriously ultra-grindy game and spend hours on it. Doing the same repetitive task for hours.

The mere fact that I know there will be a reward at the end is helping a ton. Not to mention, that there is 0 stress in it, since each round/minute is pointless but I know that I will get it eventually, and that helps to keep the mind occupied.

But that is for short-term depressions. Since you're taking pills, I guess you have a long term problems.