Everyone does have an opinion. And I'm sorry if I offended you by sharing mine since I've never been "depressed".
But let me tell you, this whole "happy go lucky" act is just because I'm bored and high.
I hurt too. I think everyone does. Of course, there are people that for whatever reason need medicine for depression. I guess that would be a certain condition and not normal depression. But I know a lot of people that have been through hell and back and aren't depressed. So that leads me to believe that if it isn't an illness that the person has, they can overcome it. What strikes me as silly is that you get offended when people are just trying to lend words of encouragement. I get calls all the time from friends that are just "depressed" and then the ones that are severely depressed. One that's an orphan and is alone in this country. Another one that's 39 and just lost his 18 year old son. they all come to me because they know I will try my hardest to make them feel better. They don't see my "lucky" life and think "oh, he's too happy to help me". That's ridiculous.
Everyone hurts and everyone needs a helping hand sometimes. I just wanted to add a little entry to what I thought was a great thread. I'm sorry if I offended anyone since I'm not "depressed" enough.

I'm trying to think of what would make me that depressed... maybe the death of my grandmother. but because death is permanent.

and I'm sitting here making me out to be this free-loving hippy when I cry and feel tired sometimes too. but like I said, it passes. yea, maybe i've been "lucky" since I have most of my family. but you think "lucky" people don't feel hopeless at times?

I don't know. I'm glad that people find the will to live through medication but I think you NEED to have it in you to stay "pscyhologically healthy". If not, I wonder about the persons character and strength.

again, I'm sorry if i offended you. I can honestly say I only want the best for everyone.