However, feelings such as not being able to go on or that life will never be the same could signal what is termed reactive depression, depression that comes from an event in life such as the loss of a loved one or getting fired from a job. This form seems to come up from nowhere. One characteristic of it is a murky feeling of general disinterest. Again, it is a distortion of our thought process. Depression is nothing to be ashamed of and it is not a sign of being a failure.
Depression is very treatable and there are many options available.
The one that comes to mind for most is the prescribing of anti-depressants, including the commonly prescribed Prozac. Prozac has great results for some, not so great for others. There are other drugs on the market that work very similar but with different side effects. There are also herbal remedies, the most prominent being St. John's Wort. This herb is being touted as the natural alternative to Prozac.