Hi Ruckus
I've heard all that 'snap out of it' talk as well. Thing is, if I wasn't suffering from depression I probably wouldn't 'get it' either, I'd just figure that 'depressed' people need to stop being lazy, get over themselves and quit complaining. Of course, unfortunately, we know the reality of living with depression, and I don't think it's something I think someone can really imagine unless they've been there. I've lost friends because of it, and yeah, that's hard. People can be afraid of what they don't understand. You just have to value those people who do stand by you, even if they don't always realise just what it is you're going through.
Like Hankster and Rohag have said, you don't have to be alone - I'm sure you'll find it helpful to become part of the community on the forum, for a start. I don't know if you're already seeing a doctor, or a therapist, but medication and different types of therapy can be good, too.
Best wishes