anti-depressants

I'm sorry you feel this way that most people who are depressed do not seek additional help. I feel the truth is more that when they go to the doctor to discuss their problems, the doctors easily prescribe pills over councelling. A few really great docs, prescribe both & eventually remove the people who can be removed from their pills. OVerall, depression is quite a large problem in our society, disease caused by diet and lifestyle is up which can add to or even cause depression. As well, obesity is a HUGE issue--forgive the punn! That can cause direct & indirect depression! Overall, its not just people who can not deal with their problems, it is more a combination of bad diets, processed foods, horrible job prospects, coupled with an chemical balance in the brain that is lacking that doesn't help. As well, you would be best to educate yourself a bit more as it sounds like you know people who are personally going through this disease, no matter how unreal it seems to you. They are still your people & they are still going through it. I'm sure you can find others here who can educate you on more sensitive ways to talk about your feelings that you have for your friends.