When feeling low, what can you do to help yourself feel better, if not using medications?

See below: Look at the positive aspects of your environment.; create a positive summary of your day --best things that happen to you during the day; good sleep hygiene. Relaxation, self-care, positive affirmation. You might want to consider seeing a counselor to help guiding you through the process.

A few ideas: Hopefully you are working with a therapist to discover and deal with the roots of your "low" feeling. In the meantime, some simple ideas which may or may not appeal to you: it can help to have a pet, or interact with puppies & kittens. The play is stimulating, and the movement is physically good for you. Pets need care and affection, and giving it feels good. They respond to your touch. Nice.

Many things: Get out into nature, exercise-30min of exercise is equally as effective as any antidepressant.Identify enjoyable thigs and do them(reading, bath, sauna, hobbies,movie, etc) pet an animal-pets can be very helpful. Get a counselor, volunteer for something meaningful to you. Journal. Develop a meditation practice. Talk to a friend ,pray. Smile.