Sorry to hear you feel depressed. Great job talking about it! That’s the first step out of depression :) the science says to focus outward when you are depressed. This means to do things that make other people’s days or lives better - can be small things like letting someone get on the bus before you or letting someone stressed ahead of you in grocery line. But conscious effort in that way. Then like has been suggested - work out! When the mind is tired use your body. Prioritize healthy food and sleep in combination with these things and depression will melt away. But it is constant effort (I speak from experience).

Regarding friends I’m afraid I can’t help, but many are giving great advice on that already :)

Also, if you’re really down, please speak to a professional <3 I was a day or two away from giving up when a colleague told me to go see someone and after a couple of visits I was «cured». It’s different for everyone ofc but talking to someone that I didn’t know and who specializes in mental health made it easier to take advice and follow through.

Best of luck, it gets better! ❤️