[MiwSher]

There is quite a lot of good information on the 'Net about depression and related disorders. I need to look up some sites again, as my puter died and I lost all my links but when I get some bookmarked I'll post them. But you're right, koan, there should be much more for loved ones of people with depression. Personally, I don't know how some of my family and/or friends have put up with me in the darker times. Actually, I was recently diagnosed with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and my depression is part and parcel of that. Yes, it does help to keep busy. Unfortunately, people with depression have little or no interest in actually doing things outside of what it takes to minimally function in their life. Of course it varies with each person how much or how little they can actually do. And trying something new is even more difficult.

MiwSher