Even if your depression is manageable enough for you to leave the house, it can affect everything in your life. But when they finished the survey in 2006, 72% of people viewed depression as a real health problem. We’ve made good progress in de-stigmatizing having depression, but we haven’t made great strides in de-stigmatizing actually acting like you have depression – which most of us can’t help but do. Just like you can’t stop a headache with the power of your mind, most of us with depression are stuck with our symptoms, even if we are managing our depression with medication or other techniques. So here’s a guide to how to support a loved one with depression.