I did not take your post personal at all, I am simply telling you what the effect of so called "inspirational quotes" is on people who are depressed.

I bloody well know I need to change my perspective, thank you. But that is easier said than done. Frankly if years and years of therapy hasn't helped, do you think some cheery stranger on a forum who doesn't understand the first thing about depression is going to change anything?

It's great that you want to help people. But as I said and as other people have pointed out as well, this isn't the way. "Be thankful that you're even alive!" why? I never asked to be alive. Life is nothing but a struggle. Why should I be thankful for that?
"I'm insinuating that you CAN see the light at the end of the tunnel if you choose to" That's still saying this person chose NOT to see the light. Blaming them for their situation.
I'm sorry, but nothing about what you wrote is uplifting.