I have been taking Zopiclone for nearly a year now for sleep. To be hinest I am completely addicted to it, I still cant belive the doctor still gives me prescriptions for it. It leaves a very strong metallic taste in your mouth the next morning, I dont take it every night just nights when I am extremely tired and cant sleep.
To deal with my depression I just try and stay in the moment, I try and practice mindfullness with the help of a therapist. I find mindfullness is much better than medication. When ever I get very depressed I could put my fist through a brick wall, my head is just like a traffic jam with my thoughts all over the place, It drives you crazy and then I go on the beer which only makes things even worse. Drink and depression do not help.