It's good that you're writing about it instead of acting upon it. I know how ya feel, you really can try as hard as you like against depression...but sadly, it has to decide to go away on its own. You can do things to help it, but I really don't believe there's any cure for it and if there is, that person should be crowned world leader and help us develop cures for other incurable diseases. Until that happens though, all I can say in response is hang in there, good luck and take a look at my little bit of work known as "Food for Thought" more specifically, the sixth one, it may help and I'm here to if you need to talk .
~Anon

Thank you so much. Writing has always been a great coping mechanism for me and has helped when other methods have failed. I've read a lot of your "Food for Thought" pieces already - including the one you mentioned - and they're very good Thank you so much for the kind words... they helped a lot.

I'm glad they did, that was what I was hoping for. I agree with your friend, there are more people than you may know that are there for you and I'm willing to talk when you need to. I used to have depression as well, but thanks to writing and drawing, I think I may have outgrown it. It still sneaks up on me from time to time, but I feel a heel of a lot better knowing that 1.) there's this community to help me and 2.) There are other people outside of the internet that are there for me. Support helps and I hope you have plenty of it friend. And it's good to know that my writing has not only peaked someone's interest but has helped that same person. Thanks for the kind words and being a regular reader .
~Anon

I suffer from severe depression. I understand that doctors can try to medicate you, but sometimes it's just not enough. Hell, it's never enough. Just keep fighting friend. I'm here for you.

Thanks. It's nice to know there are others out there who know what this is like