I think it is times like this where depression is actually talked about. As much of a tragedy it is if it helps change the view of depression from someone being bloody miserable and selfish to someone with a genuine illness then Some good has come of it.
It ways amazes me the ignorance of this illness and the stigma surrounding it. Yet it never surprises me when one person me ions it how many more come out and say that they have also suffered. I too have and have been in some dark places yet I have a good job and family around me. There is no rhyme or reason to it.