Depression: ways of dealing with it

I have to echo what soapy said: If you get depressed...I mean real depressed, not just sad for a few days...see a therapist or psychiatrist. Depression is serious buisness, and the sooner you get help the better. Most high schools and colleges that I know of have free therapy sessions and insurance generally will pay for it as well, so cost shouldn't be an issue. Even if it is, if you're truly depressed then you *need* to see doctor. Depression isn't something to fool around with, its very serious, and if untreated can last for years or even longer. And be wary of anyone who would prescribe you some pills and be done with you, that's not of much help. All this I learned from experience.

Jam it back in, in the dark.