if you're depressed then pets are the worst thing you can do. they're an emotional garbage can with an expiration date.

what you need to do if you're depressed is to live life once a while like the selfish fuck every man is. jump in your car and do 120 just because you can. if you're physically able kick the shit out of someone the next time the situation arises. fuck a backpage hooker just because you have a couple hundred bucks to spare and then post a negative review. and if theres anyone you have to answer to work on your best mad-dog face and the next time there's an interaction let it rip and see who blinks first.

false pride is way more healthy than suppressed emotions and self doubt.