Justafriend306: Yes, I use CBT as well. I have an app on my phone (Pocket CBT) that I like very much. But love the chart you gave me a link to. Especially the example. Thank you.
I use some of my DBT Skills as a parent to deal with my daughter but it just made me think that I should use it for myself as well. Especially the acceptance part. Acceptance of being depressed. Acceptance of not knowing how to deal with my daughter sometimes when I'm exhausted and not having "my s**t"(excuse my language) together all the time. But I agree with you. CBT is better to change those negative thoughts we have.

Skeezyks: I know what you mean. I often feel like I got nothing left to give. So parenting sometimes seems very difficult and I break down. I like to think of it this way. A person who suffers from depression is strong for learning how to cope with depression. Getting up every single day, going to work, being a mother, a friend, etc.. is difficult when I feel like I'm falling apart. But I still make it through. It builds resilience!

I love what you said about lovingkindness & compassion. I tend to be very hard on myself. I would never say the things I tell myself to a friend. I will start treating myself that way as well! Thank you!