I recently came to the understanding that depression is more common than I had thought. It's hard to see someone going through such sadness, but it's especially hard when it is one of your friends. It's common knowledge that someone who is depressed feels alone. As someone who has been through depression, it's difficult to deal with all of the emotions and numbness by yourself. Depression is hard on those experiencing it and it's hard on the ones who care about that person, especially when this is a new concept in one's life. Learning how to handle depression can be easy, but its the recovery that is difficult; which is why everyone needs a friend. It can be hard being the friend that helps another with a mental illness, especially if you don't know exactly how to help. This list consists of some of the things I do for my friends who are in need of TLC. Although depression can be tricky, it can be cured.