I've had cause for depression for the last few years. Not only choices I have made, but for the choices "made for me." My depression comes in waves, and exits in waves as well. I find that the greatest balm to it is love. When I reach out to help others, it magically goes away. The more I wallow in my problems, the more up close and personal it becomes. I also am in gratitude of others who reach out to me as well. We do need other people.