Hi Idealist, I think that a person gets depressed because they haven't learned how to process their feelings. Our development as a child is very important and if we are never taught this or learn it through watching someone else it can affect us immensely. Feelings are natural and helpful. If we are taught to ignore our feelings or stuff them we will become depressed. Our body was not designed to ignore our feelings so it stops the normal functioning of our bodies and makes us sick. So glad that you are learning and getting better.