DEPRESSION HELP PLEASE?

for ages ( i can't even determine how long for but it has been months and months now) i have been depressed. everything makes me sad and unhappy and angry depending on what it is etc. i have no joy for any things in life. i ahve few friend and even the thought of my few friends doesn't cheer me up. In short everything gets me down and nothing at all makes me feel good at all. All motivation and sense of purpose is gone. Can you help me with liek ideas of how to cheer up etc. please? And as a sidenote i wuold rather not have you say seek professional help as i don't like the idea of seeing a professional. (that is a whole nother story in itself)