This is personal opinion, but I think that self-deviation can cause depression to worsen. This can apply to anyone, if you are one person at work, another at home, and another with peers it seems likely that you'll be less content with your life.

There are measures that are needed to protect yourself, of course, when you have what some here have referred to as a "social stigma".

Depression doesn't make up your entire being and it doesn't define your existence.

I think 'fake it till you make it' is better applied if you are shy and want to become an outgoing person.