sometimes, I like your idea of writing your thoughts down and then trying to help yourself put them into better perspective or have somebody else help you with it. BUT, sometimes, like my reasons for my current depressive cycle, they are totally out of my control. I find that harder to deal with.

I also like your idea of writing things down in different colours as a conversation between yourself and your psychologist. That might help. I'll try to remember that for my next depressive cycle. Again, not so sure it will help for this one when my reasons are out of my control. Dang it!!!