Some of my depression has corresponded with times of great positivity. I get angry and more depressed at myself because I ought to be happy yet feel so terrible. Then I feel guilt and shame which only feeds the deprression more.

The last bout I had some serious therapy and an adjustment of medication to kickstart an improvement.

I keep a mood log about my autmatic thoughts and feelings and a corresponding list of the negative cognitive thinking types that are the barriers. Eventually I was able to formulate alternative thinking strategies. Works well for Anxiety too.

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&sourc...WgIzNNXe-Caabg