Depression affects quite a large number of people at some time or other in their lives. Something triggers depression. Once it sets in, it is extremely difficult to believe that there is a way out of it but believe me, there is.

Manage your depression by doing the following:

(1) Don’t waste time on alternative medicine; go straight to a psychiatrist.

(2) Most psychiatrists like to recommend counselling before prescribing medication; ask for medication; say no to counselling; it is expensive and mostly nonsense.

(3) Do not make sudden or drastic changes in your habits, style of living or environment.

(4) For the sake of those who love you, never think of ending your life; God gave you life; let him take it when he wants to.