I sometimes take it easy when I feel overwhelmed. And I can feel that way fast, even if my mood is good, or even, more often if it is because then I do more. The more I do, the more overstimulated I get. I have learned I always need time to unwind, usually on my own. I know today's world shames introverts who get their energy from own time instead of socializing, that doesn't mean I have to pretend I'm an extravert. I just have to take things my own pace. Balance is important, I guess.

It is possible self sabotaging does exist, but I don't think it exists to the point where all depression or inactivity is self sabotage.