On the subject of depression I had a very close friend who became depressed. His house was paid for, a good long term marriage and children. At some point he talked to me and said he was seeing a psychiatrist for his problem. During our discussion I asked him what prompted him to get help. He said it happened when he found himself contemplating suicide.
Today he is in good shape and enjoying a well deserved retirement. He has told me that on occasion he goes through a few dark hours but he falls back on suggestions his doctor gave him while he was receiving treatment many years ago and brings himself out of it. I used to see him almost daily at the time he was having problems and had absolutely no idea of his problems.
Some people can get out of it, some not. Not for me to judge.
