I want to start off by saying that recovery from depression is possible. Depression or major depressive disorder is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act – psychiatry.com. It drains your energy, hope and drive, making it difficult to take the steps that will help you feel better. Depression is a common mental disorder affecting more than 264 million people worldwide- WHO. The things that help the recovery the most are the most difficult to do. Taking the 1 st step is the hardest, but going for a walk or getting up and dancing to your favourite music is something you can do right now as it can substantially boost your mood and energy for several hours. Major causes of depression: 1) Abuse: Physical, sexual or emotional. 2) Age : elderly people living alone and having lack of social support are at a higher risk of depression. 3) Conflict : it may be a result of personal conflict or disp