I know from teaching that actors want to act. Even the subtlest actors can do a little too much.
I can hardly think of an occasion when I've got into a stand-up fight with any political opponent. I've got my views, people know what they are, they can agree or they can choose to disagree. I'm not going to waste time just rubbishing everybody else.
You largely constructed your depression. It wasn't given to you. Therefore, you can deconstruct it.

