I have found that having a living being to care for makes you get out of bed each morning. I have pets. Some people have plants. Some have children! Having a reason to get out of bed helps. Otherwise, I would stay in bed all day.

That it only "feels" like it'll never end. The light at the end of the tunnel just might not be an oncoming train.

Don't ever give up. No matter how bleak things look there is light at the end of darkness. Just hang on.

Never be scared or ashamed to tell people you have depression and take it day by day.

It is manageable with the right combination of meds and therapy. I managed for a time with just talk therapy and exercising. Figure out what works for you. Be your own advocate.