Yes I have been there. I think it is our positive side working hard to keep us well. It just shows that negativity does not cause depression. Depression brings us down and causes us to be negative.

I get what you are saying about not even noticing you are feeling depressed.

My GP was told me I had reactionary depression as my mood would change a lot. Little did I know that I really had Complex PTSD. Slowly over time it has taken over my life and brought me down.

I try, but I am not good at it, to attempt to regularly assess my mood.

Much respect and peace to you