How can I overcome depression?

I beleve I suffer from depression and I dont no how to comuicate very well with others as not to be affended by things they may say or see the humor in a joke I no people dont mean harm, how do I stay happy an looking on the bright side I have given up Drinking alcohol an smoking dak as it affects my head so much is there any one going through the same thing I try stay busy an keep as positive as I can ... how do you keep HAPPY & POSITIVE

Look at the mirror,
Look at all the beautiful features you have.
Think of all the things that could be worse.
Itll help you fele better about your general appearance.

Also try to think of worse situtations than the ones your in.
Whenever I think My Situation is bad,I stop and think about the Starving kids in Ethiopia,or the African Children whove been abandoned due to the AIDS epidemic,Or those who are fighting in Wars.
It could always be worse
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I would talk to your Doctor about your depression.
You might try light theropy and or medication such as Prozac. It really works!
It's not a 'HAPPY' pill, but it gets you back to feeling level and normal in about 3 weeks. When you do have 'downs' they only last a short time and don't cripple you from your daily events. It will also help level you out from anger, road rage, etc.

You should definitly see your docotor, he/she will probley understand
you the most and safley be able to help you.

thanks for the coments I dont want prozac or any drug rather natural things I take vitamins an bee pollen ect I find they give me a boost ,, I hardly ever see doctor but I may go 2 find out about support groups or cousolours ...

Sorry I can not spell very well .