Nephew and I having a conversation about the nature of clinical depression, the light bulb suddenly goes on for both of us. He and I agreed, we've both heard people say, "So-and-so can't possibly have depression. Whenever I see them, they're always happy." But depression isn't about being sad and gloomy all the time. It's simply the name of the illness. When you have a cold, are you cold all the time?

"A-choo! I have a cold."
"Well, let's get you warmed up. Wrap up in blankets, and I'll turn the thermostat up."

Time passes. The person with a cold is boiling in the heat, but still stopped up. "You mean you still have a cold? How hot does it have to be in here?"

HAVING a cold is not the same as BEING cold. Same logic with depression.