@morgenschlau Hi Rene, appreciate you taking the time to better explain your remarks.
I agree with most of what you said, you are right, things are a lot more nuanced.
I am not an expert in mental health but I guess there are different stages of depression. The same with suicidal tendencies

@morgenschlau I have done therapy as well, in different stages of my life, and because of various reasons.
Sometimes it worked, sometimes not that much. For me, it worked on specific issues. Getting into a routine and changing my mindset worked for me in the long run.

@morgenschlau I never wanted to diminish the severity of the depression and how professional help is the best option if it gets out of hand. I personally advised my friends and even family to go see a therapist.

@morgenschlau Regarding the mindset shift, of course, it doesn't happen with a push of a button. It's a life-long process that I am still figuring out.
What I do believe is that positive thinking can go a long way. Maybe it's a placebo, self-fulfilling prophecy, I don't know?

@morgenschlau Either way, we are all fighting a battle and I acknowledge the fact that it's never easy. And in the end, I don't really care about what method works for each of us as long as they do.
I'm glad you got the help you needed and hope that things are better now.