Listen, without getting into too much detail, the root of solving depression is always the realization that you aren't powerless and you aren't worthless. You

Listen, without getting into too much detail, the root of solving depression is always the realization that you aren't powerless and you aren't worthless. You can do things, you can improve, you can add value to the lives of others, you can have the life you want... small steps get you there. Letting yourself get into that rut, that dark space, it's very hard to get out of that. Medication, friends, therapy, success... if you're convinced you are worthless and that there's no point to anything... it won't matter what you have going since you won't see it. Avoiding that, through some simple activities, is what I think is helpful. The focus of "curing" depression has to be preventing yourself from falling back into it. And get a dog. They love you, they force you to get some exercise, and you always feel small accomplishments being able to take care of them.