The root of depression is self-pity (feeling sorry for yourself and unconsciously wanting others to feel the same). Every depressed person has a victim mentality, and maybe you are a victim, after all, humanity is awful, but the point is: YOU WILL NEVER HEAL AS LONG AS YOU FEEL SORRY FOR YOURSELF AND EXPECT THE WORLD TO. It's wonderful to be the victim. It's wonderful to have someone patting you on the head, right? But here's a tip: Nobody respects victims. People feel sorry for victims, but respect? Never. You don't need the pity of others, you need to feel compassion for yourself. You DON'T NEED THE WORLD TO UNDERSTAND YOU. You only need your own understanding. Detach yourself from your expectations of the world and free yourself, baby!