Depression can be very enormous. If attention is not paid to such a condition, one might feel like the only person in the world struggling, which can make you feel rejected. However, the good news is that, if one is determined to overcome it, dealing with it can be quite easy. I explain in my article various ways to overcome depression.
Depression is a mental health disorder characterised by persistent loss of interest, anger and sadness that interferes with a person's everyday activities. A person suffering from depression may have issues with mood swings, anger, aggressiveness, restlessness. Exposing yourself to funny entertainment can be of immense help in such a condition. This might seem ridiculous but reading funny novels and comics can spark up your world. This can make you feel and see things differently from a happy perspective.
Also, staying connected with loved ones can one way or another, help overcome depression. Family as we all know is the immediate group we meet once we are born, and as such there's a unique bond that joins and link each member. Spending more time with family and friends can keep the individual distracted from any unhealthy thoughts and strange emotional changes. Time spent with family can free the mind and help make a person do things he/she likes to do most. This can help the individual to deal with depression.
Last but not least, some people actually do not like to spend time in the hospital for the treatment of depression, which I do not encourage. However, one can get him/herself distracted by traveling, going for vacations, engaging in hobbies etc. Such activities keep the mind busy and free from stress. These activities can help overcome and curb depression.
Depression is a serious mental disorder and as such it should be given the maximum attention.
I don't know if what I've been through is a depression, but one can't get out of it by himself.
Also you can't tell someone depressed to cheer up, it's something they can't imagine doing and reminding them that there is happiness they're missing out on might make them even more depressed.
Reading a funny story or being in a fun situation can help, but if it didn't make you feel better it's not your problem, you're just that depressed and you need a treatment.