Because that is always good advice for a depressed person 'get over it and do something new'... I take it you've not suffered from medical depression or anxiet

Because that is always good advice for a depressed person 'get over it and do something new'... I take it you've not suffered from medical depression or anxiety? It's easy to think people can just snap out of their worries and issues, but do you really think that advice to someone with what seems to be serious people issues is going to be productive?