How Do You Deal With Depression?

I am not clear as to  what answer you are seeking. How does one deal with their  OWN depression, or with someone elses.     If it is personal, I usually think about what it is that has put me in that mood, then remember that my life is a gift and there is no one anywhere who should have enough control over my life to make me not enjoy my gift. If it is caused by being alone often, get into a good chat room or look up information on the computer which is endless.    If the depression is within a loved one, you almost have to know why they are feeling that way. Telling them about the gift of life may help, but being there for them is always better, even if you have to exhale deeply when leaving them.  This situation can be dangerous because all depression may not be caused by something  someone says, your job, your money sitiuations etc., it can be cause by a bodily chemical deficiency which can be deadly.  Once you see the person is overboard with the feelings, the best thing is to accompany them to a medical facility that can correct a problem that may have eventually been fatal.

with medication