How do you deal when you go through a rough time in life?

Question

not all people go through good times their entire life... what are your ways of coping with such despair and hopelessness, who do you turn to when depression is taking control of your life and you feel like you have nothing to live for

Answer 1

Well most of my life is tough.  I rarely have a good spell.  I am used to it and just live each day as it comes.  If I get through it, I get through it.

Answer 2

Patience, quietude and prayer.