Shelleygone, hi. With my depression, I can identify thinking distortions(biases in my way of thinking I use everyday.) It is a learned pattern of behaviour.

There are 6 categories(they may seem the same) blaming, catastrophe creating, labelling, mind reading, over generalization, and personalizing.

I find that these behaviours always make my depression worse, but to identify them is part of eliminating said thinking distortions relieving part of my depression. I have to re-wire my brain so negative wiring is exchanged for positive wiring.

These are suggestions only, take what you like and leave the rest behind. Keep coming back because reading through posts or other sources of information is helpful to learn what will help you.