I meant that it’s not as simple as socialising for everyone. It works for some people, like it worked for you, but it’s not a solution to all depression. Nonetheless, I’m glad to hear that you are doing better now.
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Depression
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Socialization wasn't much of a choice. I was put in a group of other people who have their own issues so all of us would share the problem. It works better like that. But, besides this, I read many popular psychology books and applied in my life. I am self depended and I don't really need any other human to be happy. Yes, having a gf would make my life better but even without I live good life. Not dependent on anyone.
I can understand that but in my experience socializing only helps to a certain point it takes a lot of time to come out of depression just time good meditation and good company
All is in the head. All we do in life comes from our own actions. We must change ourselves first and then other things will follow.
True enough 
I had very strong depression back in my teens and early twenties. I was bullied a lot in school due to being the quiet type and for the longest time, I held onto the belief that humans are evil beings. I actually am on anti-depressants because my depression has been like an illness instead of something I could get over myself. For the most part, I've been pretty happy ever since I quit my last two jobs. I enjoy my current two part-time jobs.
I can still remember how depressed I was when I had my first heartbreak. It was never an easy moment for me at all as I was growing to love and having my heart shattered into pieces made me feel so sad and depressed. It is crazy though that I can talk about this now, but the experience then wasn't funny at all.
I've never been depressed. I know it's a very challenging and difficult mental problem which make some people become suicidal.
I've had a minor depression. I was able to get over it quickly before it got worse. The small time when I was depressed, I had no joy in my life. It was life full of darkness.
I've never experienced depression but my brother did. It was very difficult battling it. To make matters worse, he was suicidal at one point. He's still going for therapy.
I hope therapy helps, and I’m sorry to hear your bro has depression, I really am
Being depressed and having depression are two different things, right? Anyone can get depressed when the are frustrated, angry, sad, dejected. For instance, a gloomy weather, incessant rain can make you depressed. However, depression is something more than that. It is clinial condition. I don't have depression
When a family member whom you're very close to is suffering from depression, each and everyone in the family will be feeling the pain. It will get worst should the person become suicidal. No one in the family will have peace of mind ever.
Maybe I had such problems, but I don't know if it is possible to call it depression. For example, I very often had moments when I did not want to and could not do anything, but this can rather be called apathy. It didn't last long, and after a few days everything was back to normal, and depression, for me, is just intense apathy
I think you have a very good point on how you analyzed being depressed and having depression because it is obvious that one of them is at a very critical condition where the person will not be able to take care of the situation without getting extra medical help.
I have experienced depression several times and one way I was able to deal with this was to count my blessings. I just focused on the things I should be regretful for, rather on how hard or bad I think things might be.
Both of my parents were depressed people. You'd assume from that that I would also have acquired depression either genetically or through their influence but I don't.
Depression is very wicked! I've been in those dark holes some years ago. It nearly took away everything from me. It was God's grace and my family's support that helped me win against it.
People tend to downplay depression and mental health issues. Believe me. It is not difficult to contemplate suicide when you are depressed. I have been there before and I can relate with it. That's why we need to be careful that our actions and inactions don't cause another person to be depressed.
As a disease, no. But I get sad many times due to various reasons. It is hard to deal with clinical depression. We cannot image what people have to endure unless we go through one ourselves.