what i know about this debilitating illness:

everyone creates their own/unique depression.
it is natural, a response, some say it's a healing process.
the modern world is very unnatural and can be emotionly perilous.
'accept' your depression like you will accept joy once again.

"when we accept that we are forever bound to sorrow and pain-only then can
we be truly happy"

make time for yourself first-only then can you help others.