That was a great article! I understand your point on the distinctions between depression and despair. For me, despair is about my perception of the world, and to some extent that I feel like there is no place for me in it. I am not the specific focus, but I am in there somewhere. Depression is definitely much more me-centered. I have never really thought much about the matter, but for me, I think despair feeds my depression more so than the other way around. Good things to ponder.