[Jorge]

While looking down on so many from your lofty perch, I'm curious to know if the air is really that thin up there.

"Lofty perch"?

I lived with severe depression for several years of my life. To the point I attempted suicide... more than once.

I know a lot more about this topic than you might like to give me credit for.

[demkicker]

"Most of those stuck on depression are irresponsible and full of self pity, blaming everyone else and the world for their lot in life. How stupid. What a waste of time.

I'm happy that you've managed to struggle through your depression wars, but I don't know of anyone who would agree with your harsh assessment of people with depression. Since depression can often manifest itself in despondency and irrationality one who suffers from it cannot always just snap out of it. Being irresponsible or full of self pity are traits unto themselves.