Hello new friends!

Just discovered this app and I'm hoping to gain insight and support for this little chip on my shoulder called Depression. I've had depression on and off throughout my entire adult life and I'm back on right now. Im what some describe as "high-functioning". I'm able to do my job, take care of my family, etc. All while I'm fighting this internal dialogue and turmoil. I've always been the calm, STRONG, and optimistic one in my marriage, my family, my friends, etc. But Lately, is getting harder to keep up that facade. I work from home and don't really have very many friends, so the isolation has contributed to my depression. Most of the time I feel like I'm not enjoying things the way I normally enjoy things or bounce back from tough situations as easily I have done before. I just don't feel like me lately. My wife suffers from depression also and usually I have the strength to support her, but lately, I'm just so emotionally drained. I have talked to her about how I feel, she tries her best, but she's not the most empathetic person. I, on the other hand am a pure Empath.. I feel EVERYTHING. Maybe that's why I'm so drained. The past few months I've dealt with some family issues that have just drained me to the core. Huge rift and drama with my cousin who's like my brother and it's just taken it's tool. I'm just waiting for these feelings to pass. But damn, its tough.