I 'understand' what you are saying. However, I have never felt that way. To wake up in the morning feeling like you just got a call saying everyone you care about has just been killed in a terrible accident...nope, wouldn't miss my depression if it just disappeared.
I am NOT my depression, it is a dark evil cloud that sneaks up on me and possesses me like a demon. I'd be quite content if I never had to deal with it again.