Dearest Depression, I really hate to bother you at such an awkward time, you see, I have a small request, just a tiny one, I assure you! The thing is, I need you to... go on holiday for a while. Take a week off, or maybe two or three, just enough time for us both to settle down for a while. I promise I won't forget you or replace you with another! Although, Anxiety has been knocking rather brutally at my door for the past few weeks... I really do appreciate you for all you have done to me! And you're always there for, when I lie awake at half past three in the morning. The thing is, Depression, I have important work to do, you see I'm trying to plan for a possible future. One that would include you, of course, but a future all the same. So if you wouldn't mind, my dearest friend, please leave me for a while. From your greatest admirer, Me.
