If that was all it took to cure depression, we'd all have houses on the beach. Unfortunately its not, and I don't think comments like "the smart man deals with it..." is very smart!! Obviously you've never had real depression, otherwise you'd be well aware that what you're saying hasn't gone anywhere near the mark. Its like trying to tell a Leper to get a good facial and he'll be OK.
Nice thought, and I know you're just trying to be helpful, but maybe if you consider how painful your "smart man" comment might be, you'd write differently.
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