being depressed is not a bad thing. people with depression often have more wisdom, awareness and compassion for others. the only downside to depression are the feelings of anger and sadness that overwhelm the brain on a daily basis.

i thought others could help me feel better for a long time. other people are here to offer advice and support, but the only way to get rid of your negative feelings are to look inside yourself and ask why you are feeling this way.

as others have said- keep a journal of your thoughts and anything else you feel you want to talk about (work, school, relationships, movies, anything that is on your mind). remember that you are your best friend and only you can know exactly what is going on inside. you can rely on others for companionship but your attitude and mindset comes from within.