Possible positives of depression?

I've also struggled with depression for several years and i get what you're saying. a lot of my friends are sometimes TOO happy. I can't really talk to them about my problems because they have trouble taking things seriously. when it comes to depression its hard to see anything good about it but i do believe that it has strengthened me and i think its a true sign of improvement that you can look past the painfulness of it and realize how you can help other people. :)