How to beat anxiety and depression without seeing a psychiatrist ?

Question by Nat ?: How to beat anxiety and depression without seeing a psychiatrist ?
I have been going through a lot my whole life and I finally have an appointment with a psychiatrist on Wednesday but it's really making me nervous. I am starting to have doubts on whether or not I should go. Should I still go or should I try and beat this depression and anxiety on my own ? What are things I can do on a daily basis to make myself feel better ? Any advice ? I feel like I should go but I have

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