This is in regards to your last post in your Ranting world, since the comment probably would've been too long to put there:
I can’t offer words of wisdom for you on depression. It’s not that I haven’t experienced it for myself or not once or twice; truth is, I’m the type of person who puts on a proverbial “mask” to cover what I’m really feeling. I got into the habit of doing that because, just like you, I make it my own personal mission to help people feel welcome throughout their day. Depression, sorrow—those are emotions I don’t want the people around me, especially the ones I care about most in this lifetime, to feel. If and when they do have those moments, I quite literally feel helpless about what to do. This is what I do offer in these instances:
- A few honest words
- A listening ear
- And a hug, be it long or short, for anyone willing to have one
I’ve (obviously) “listened” to what you’ve written, and—as much as I would like to—I can’t physically give you a real hug to ease what you’re going through, so I’ll keep the honest words I have for you as short and sweet as I possibly can.
Nothing is going to be settled overnight. Reflect on what’s going on if you want to, but don’t let it conquer your entire day. Keep your head high and look straight ahead, and look for outlets—preferably not of the illegal persuasion—that can at least get your mind off of it for a while.
I could easily add more, but I don’t want to be your dictator. But I do hope that this at least helps, even if by a small margin.
Take care of yourself! (And about that hug…despite what I just said, I’m going to do this anyway. *hugs* 
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