I agree with your approach "whole" heartedely. For example mediation has done me a world of good over the years.

Right now I have been struggling with no energy or motivation which is my biggest symptom of depression. First thing that goes.

My Dad is dying of lung cancer right before my eyes as I am typing this. Hospice is in charge and no treatment. It seems like a slow process but it has only been 3 months since he was diagnosed. Probably 80% of the time since this started I have been totally there for my parents and been a good son. Up to the task of being a good patient advocate for my Dad. Lots of company over etc. etc.

Lately it is all catching up to me. I will hit four or five days of fairly severe depression. Of course it is a normal part of the grieving process but I am more vulnerable to dive into a long term depression. I also noticed I am more vulnerable to relapse on drugs and alcohol. I have been clean and sober for a long time and did relapse one night. It was a one time minor thing but it was scary as hell. Staying sober has been pretty easy for me but now my mind is going there a lot.

So to your point, emotional support is what I need to seek at the moment.