My mind can become convinced of some delusional (less than fully-informed) conclusions, but I do not call that "self-deception" because it is not being done consciously or willfully, just after-the-fact knowingly. A recent example has to do with a certain medication for a physical problem, and my mind has drawn a certain conclusion (with supporting reasoning) against taking the medication because it does not have the information it believes it needs to arrive at any different conclusion. I become convinced it is best to not take the medication, and part of that conclusion is founded upon avoiding or escaping the mental overload that takes place when trying to think the matter through more fully.
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How good are you at convincing others of such deceptions? Does it (sometimes) feel like you're manipulating other people? How often do you change your mind? Are you unsure what to believe?
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Some people are easy to convince where others are not, and it takes effort for me to *not* manipulate others into support for my questionable conclusion. I am definitely able to question my conclusion, but I am not likely to change my mind until having more reason than the mere fact my conclusion is questionable.
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Do you have more problems with this when depressed? Do you think it's shameful, that it makes you weak? Is this what depression for you is all about?
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Depression and mental overload seem to go hand-in-hand for me, and I am not shamed by the fact I can do nothing about that.
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Do you deny yourself pleasure, some indulgence, happiness, or something (else) that's good for you, something that satisfies your needs, because it makes you feel stronger, to make up for your feeble mind?
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My mind is not feeble and I am not my own judge, jury or executioner.