I like the idea of thinking not in terms of everything being good but that things are under control. I have dealt with depression, dysthymia and anxiety for almost 30 years now. I go through a major serious depression about once every 2 years. Before that it would be once every 4 years. The rest of the time, I still struggle with my mood on a almost daily basis but it is managable.

Stress plays a major role too. when the stressors of my life get to be too much, then the depression gets worse. Right now I am dealing with a few major things in my life and the mood is definately suffering. Have not given up yet though.