Belief: I must not get depressed.

Question 1

There are plenty of things worse than getting depression. Just because I desire not to have it does not mean it is the worst thing in the world if I do. It does not help me to have this belief as it makes it worse than it actually is.

Answer 1

I won’t enjoy it if I get depressed but there’s far worse things that happen.

Question 2

Scientifically I can cope with being depressed - I’ve never self-destructed before. My desire to not be depressed does not mean that I cannot cope if I am. It does not help me to have this belief as it raises my stress levels even further

Answer 2

I’ll find it difficult if I get depressed but I can and do cope.

Question 3

There is no natural law to say I must not get depressed. Just because I do not want to get depressed does not mean I must not. It does not help me to think this way as it exacerbates the feelings I have.

Answer 3

I’d prefer not to get depressed but that does not mean I must not