First I must sympathize with you on the loss of your dear friend, Marlen. I trust she is in a better place.
I cannot agree with you less, depression goes beyond emotions, it is a condition and a battle that must be tackled head-on, first by identifying the state of the situation and harnessing all available armoury to overcome this which basically lies upon a strong social support as you have mentioned. And beyond friends and families, a specialist could always be consulted as sometimes, medications known as antidepressants may be prescribed for those who require it.
Nobody is immune to depression, we all have to wage the war against it and win collectively.
Thank you for sharing.
I totally agree with your opinion, thanks for stopping by
You're welcome