Depression is a very natural part of the human existence. Of course when it a great part of your life and is interfering with your lifestyle that may be time to seek professional help. Not only do meds need to be prescribed either individual thererapy, group support groups or other educational supportive classes to help I a a firm believer in sharing with one another our challenges. I do believe it is good to meet others with our same struggles as long as we set boundaries and keep our relationships in a healthy way. Sometimes we can help, encourage and strengthen one another. If one is closed or not interested in developing a closer relationship we have to accept that If O decide to go I want to listen and learn.