I was going to completely agree with The Byzantine "No, not at all"...

But then I saw SoupDragon's post, and identified with it.

While I do not 'enjoy' any aspects of my depression, maybe I can concede that maybe it helps me to feel more deeply, to have more empathy and understanding. (And I too have become vegetarian!) Without depression, maybe I wouldn't be who I am. I have to believe that one day I will come out of this stronger for the experience.