Isn't it dishonest though? I rather have real depression than phony joy. Call it as you see it. However I agree with not wanting to unpack your heaviness on others. But, hell if they ask me how I'm doing... I have to come up with a fake answer to save social face? Nah, I can't let my depression, loneliness, sickness whatever you want to call it make me dishonest. Successful psychotherapy is primarily about honesty and pursuing honesty and truth at all costs. I don't have the answer, just an opinion.