There are so many people I know suffering from depression.  It can be very debilitating and it’s awful to see someone you care about suffer.  I have a Seasonal Affective Disorder, which is a form of depression.  I have a terrible time in the fall, but medication makes things a little easier.  I’m thankful that the symptoms are usually manageable.  My cousin whom I am very close to has a terrible time with depression.  She is going through a bad spell right now and it just kills me to see her suffer.  I’ve was there for her when she lost someone close to her a few years ago and it was awful.  She couldn’t eat or leave the house for months.  She was very frail at the end.  Thank goodness she was able to come out of it eventually.  I am heading in to visit her for a bit before I go to work.  I’ve always been very concerned and protective of her for some reason.  I think of myself as a “big sister” more than a cousin.  I’m praying she will get better soon.