I've been unhappy, sad, and heartbroken, but folks tell me that those things are not the same as depression. I'm the sort of person that will tell you that if you want to have a good day, simply wake up and smile. Life's too short and all that. So, it can be difficult for some people (like myself) who have never experienced depression to understand it.

In the past year, I have talked with a family member who did suffer from depression. For her, she said the things that help the most are having regular activities and surrounding herself with family/friends.