In similar ways, it is possible to hang on to our fit of depression long after they should have ceased to trouble us . Perhaps ,for example , we are saying :i have this horrible depression because am not well, splendid! We have every reason to be thankful when we are not well we can do something about getting better. Obviously, our doctor is the person to help us . But we most help,too, and not only by taking his medicine and following his instructions.Most of all,we have to expect to get better. Some of us refuse to part with our fit of depression ,which are , after all, only one symptom.We may not realize that we are doing it ,but we do it just for the same' perhaps because we have discovered that they are bringing us special sympathy and consideration which we are lot to lose. Sometimes, we face it , our depression gives us a feeling of importance . People notice us more . 'Are you are feeling less depress today ?' a neighbor may ask .'I am sorry to hear you ...