Some people are just prone to depression. That's just life. Deep thinkers are prone to depression because some things about life are simply depressing. For better or worse, I have always been one of those.
The best solutions for me are to work a lot, exercise a lot, and stay busy until bedtime.
Believe me, there's still plenty of time left over to be depressed. But depression is more manageable because you are in better physical condition, you are getting new skills, and either making more money or headed in that direction.
For those of you who have kids who are prone to depression, exercise (particularly cardio) works wonders. Start gently and easily and work your way up.
As an aside, I know some great guys who work a lot because their homelife is awful.
That's also depressing.
I found the answer to my depression was:
1) Discarding any trace of condemnation. Jesus has completely forgiven my past, present, and future, Heaven is mine, and there is nor will ever be any condemnation.
2) Consciousness of his love every moment. A factor of depression is seeing a bleak and dark future. But to the Christin, that is a lie. I can declare everyday that my moments and future are bright because I have Jesus’ love presence and blessings every moment of my life now and thoghout eternity.