Being a depressed individual as well as a Buddhist. This thread struck me for its level of insightfulness. In my humble opinion, I too feel the hectickness of modern times is driving humanity to be and stay depressed. Pushing ourselves to "let go" and vacate to the peaceful or for some troubled land of the subconscious we are able to find answers and sometimes break out of depression. For we are able to return to reality and have a stronger and healthier grasp on it. This is more difficult than a one time thing, but I truly believe the answers are within us. For me meditating/chanting in the morning/night help me establish a rhythm in my life, creating a harmony with everything around me. Not trying to preach attt all.