" . . . using depression as an excuse to not do things." from Kris Akira's post above.

Ya gotta be kiddin' me!!!! This is a credentialed therapist talking???? What the heck does this "T" think depression is?

Yes, we have to push ourselves. Sometimes we're able to do that. If we attend a program, it's to get help because we are overwhelmed with depression. I did NOTHING today - NOTHING. I think it has something to do with me being horrendously depressed today. I used to be a very high achieving person. That I am sunk down to not doing things (that I used to excel at) is a SYMPTOM, not an excuse.

A good T should say, "I want to help you do a little of what you don't believe you can do - a little of what seems overwhelming and pointless to you. We here in the program want to tell you that you are worth something - even when you do nothing."