Over the years I’ve had quite a few episodes of depression. I played hockey regularly from I was 12 until I was 36. I exercised a lot more then than I am now and can definitely say it helped me. I walk the dog now instead of running and playing hockey and that helps me.

As for one type of depression being worse than another, that’s not something I can agree with. How can it be worse for one person? Because I had a crap childhood and my friend didn’t does that mean that my depression is worse than hers?

I’m not discounting your theory but I’m finding it difficult to get my head round it. You’ve given very little evidence to back it up.