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I think depression is the wrong word there. Too clinical, too enduring.
I think you would be on stronger footing to use optimism and pessimism as strategies for thrive/survive; happiness and sadness are the feedback mechinisms letting you know if you are using the right strategy:
optimistic and wrong = failed expectations-> unhappy
optimistic and right = opportunity taken and paid off->happy
pessimistic and wrong = missed chances->unhappy
pessimistic and right = danger avoided