Helping someone who is depressed / Helping yourself

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Lately I've been dealing with depression. Not just a little low in my life, but insomnia, lack of interest in everything, etc. I've been diagnosed with actual depression and was supposed to start some medication to help this weekend. Unfortunately the psychiatrist didn't pay attention when I told him what painkillers I was on and prescribed something that doesn't interact well. So for another day or so I have ot keep struggling with it and probably a little longer until the drugs are in my system. Even after treatment with medication, overcoming depression can be difficult. I've come through this once before and it was one of the most difficult things I have done in my life, even more difficult than quitting smoking. Knowing what is ahead is good for preparation but bad with intimidation. What are some little things I can do to help myself or I can ask my loved ones to do to help bolster me through until things are better? Have you ever dealt with someone facing this challenge? Please share. Thanks.