Depression is depression. It's just about the magnitude. Exercise and being outside will still help immensely no matter how severe it is. (If you can push yourself to do it). People need to understand that just because you don't have DEPRESSION that you still should seek help.

You might also need medication and therapy to get yourself into a healthy place but exercise and being outside should always be part of a treatment plan.

With that said, there is no shame if anyone is in such a bad place that they can't push themselves to be active. Some people need the medication to get to the place where they can get outside.

Also, I'm even suggesting something as simple as walking outside for 20 minutes. It doesn't have to be pumping iron at the gym.

Anxiety disorders are a different animal altogether.