I t is good that you've found someone who brings you some relief from your depression, it is a very debilitating condition and hard to deal with on ones own.

“In a strange way, I had fallen in love with my depression. Dr. Sterling was right about that. I loved it because I thought it was all I had. I thought depression was the part of my character that made me worthwhile. I thought so little of myself, felt that I had such scant offerings to give to the world, that the one thing that justified my existence at all was my agony.” - Elizabeth Wurtzel

I have been told your own depression is never really cured. It is as if it is a haunting for the rest of your life and it is really hard to get rid of it for good.

I've had depression for over 20 years and I find it's more connected to me then my own shadow. It is the script-writer of my inner monologue. That's why I think it's good to have others (who you can count one) around you - to get you out of your own head. Even though, in that regard, I fail miserably as I'm very much a loner.

I think anything locked away can fester. And can leave you with even great problems to deal with.....as I've learned to my cost. But such is life!
"Persistence. Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.
Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.
Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.
Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts.
Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.
The slogan, 'Press on,' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race."
--Calvin Coolidge

hahah loving the quotes haha

I tend to converse in quotes!

"When a thing has been said and well, have no scruple. Take it and copy it."

I've also dealt with depression for the better part of my life.

Good quotes.

The thing to remember about depression is that for many people it starts with a recessive gene that creates a self-perpetuating chemical imbalance in one's brain-chemistry. Getting help from a professional is nothing to be ashamed of, and sometimes medication can help turn that imbalance around and help one lead the kind of happy life that everyone else seems to have.

i am seeing a doctor and taking meds. They really help, but I know that depression will always be a recurring scar.

My condition has proved to be unresponsive to medication (I've tried them all).