If I could scoop out some of my zest for life and give it to others, I would. As someone who has experienced deep depression for years, to be on the other side of it is like a completely different lifetime. I still struggle with it, but I am so glad I stayed along for the ride in my life. If you are hurting, please stay with us. Old me could never have dreamed of anything beyond the feeling of endlessly suffering, but it does get better.