It's hard to be depressed.

It's even harder when you beat yourself up for feeling what you're feeling.

...But if you're depressed, it's hard not to beat yourself up.

The thing that helped me the most was to "send happiness" to every person I talked to, every person I saw on television, and every person I thought about. I don't really believe I can "send happiness"... but the practice helped me think less about my problems and avoid the downward spiral of depression - guilt - depression - guilt.

.Andrew.