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I was diagnosed as depressed by my GP. I was offered pills (refused due to side effects) or counselling (no time for that). I was then diagnosed with breast cancer. I immediately ceased being depressed about the things that bugged me before because obviously life is more precious than money etc. Instead (having had to go to work throughout all the operations and treatment because I dont have a contract and cant get paid if not at work) I have a very high level of anxiety and now, after 25 years of coping with very high levels of stress, go from sane to foot stamping in 0-60 seconds. I have never thought to discuss it with the bosses (who probably think I am going through the menopause) because it is clear that is the way to lose your job particularly in a climate when we are all clinging to our jobs by our fingernails....sometimes I believe you do simply have to grin, bear it and get on with it (so as not to be a burden to anyone or get sacked) but if I sat down and thought about it I would probably be very depressed. However I am sure that many persons suffering from depression would not be able to find such a positive side to such serious matters and I would not hold that against them.