In answer to the question where depression. comes from, there can be a wide variety of. factors: chemical imbalance, psychological. experiences, how we think people think about. us,etc. Knowing where it comes from might. be helpful and there are resources (counseling). which could be beneficial. Dealing with it. is tough and can be a long process. Again,. help helps. Accepting yourself, finding the. good things in your world, getting involved with. something worthwhile are all basic steps, but you. have to find your answers yourself.