Has anyone's depression moved beyond the "[redacted] thoughts and tendencies" point, and should this be concerning? I will try to elaborate, although it will be a poor attempt. This feels almost, but not quite, like a moment of clarity. With no intentional melodrama, I've had a day that six months ago would have had a particular part of my mind trying to psyche myself up to do the thing we're not alowed to mention. Tonight, however, it's as though that part of my mind that wants out, has equally just given up the fight.

I expressed this to a friend, who has battled his own demons. He of course recommended therapy, but more interestingly dropped a phrase that I simply never considered. He called it "depression burnout".

Is this a thing? Should I find it more concerning than my "normal" mental issues? Is my psyche giving up on trying to give up my own form of healing? Has anyone else ever heard of this concept?