Can definitely relate - generally consider myself to be a positive/optimistic person over the past couple years, but this week has been super duper tough. It's such a scary feeling to have my "well of positivity" run dry,. I've been getting nasty with my housemates, sour at work, and generally unproductive. Hopefully I can start filling back up, but gotta take it slow Have fun at the vacation home, sounds perfect!
Chatted with my boss about the depressive episode, and he had it the previous Sat-Tues. His boss had it the previous week, too. Everyone at work is being open and talking about where they are, mentally, and ... it's kinda amazing. We can support each other when we need it, and ask for help without fear. That right there helps immensely.