guys great advice and all. but i assure you..if one is suffering from clinical depression then no amount of sporting activities or other forms of entertainment would solve the problem.

Clinical depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain. No one has control over it..it just happens. And NO even though antidepressants could be addictive if used in an abusive manner, they still are effective in treating depression.

There's nothing wrong with getting help. Get a checklist of the major clinical depression symptoms (you can google for it these days i think). if you answer positively to most questions then you should really consider seeking out professional help.