Rob My shrink is tauhgt me about the different cognitive distortions (is it the right name?) during therapy. The goal, according to my shrink, is to be able to identify the “illogical and involuntary” thoughts in order to fight them with “logic”. It makes sense, but I can’t frankly say that I’m mastering that skill. In my case, I have an issue with holidays. My depression hits harder during the holidays because while everyone is happy and celebrating, I have to pretend to be as cheerful as them when in reality I’m not doing so great. I still don’t know how to accomplish such a daunting task. “I’d never been a huge fan of traveling anyway: delayed flights, uncomfortable hotel beds, American Express Travelers Checks, the depression that sets in when you get home and have to back to work.”If you feel that way, and depression is associated with loss, you sort of enjoyed some aspects of the trip. If you miss the place you visited, is because there was something about the place or the experience that you enjoyed. Maybe you could focus on those positive aspects and try to enjoy it while you are at it.