Yes, I'm highly depressed; but I think it's sometlmes an adaptive response.
I used to take pills, but for me it caused poor judgement and unrealistic thinking.
I cope through comedy; making people laugh. Even if I cant improve my own situation, if I can make someone elses day, I feel a lot better.
Whatever works for you - if that works for you, and it alleviates your symptoms, then awesome. Glad that it works. :)