Maintaining a healthy relationship while depressed

From the post "How to maintain a healthy relationship when you're depressed."

So how do you honor yourself when you’re depressed and give yourself the love and kindness you need without blowing up an otherwise loving relationship?   

1. Don’t believe everything your mind says. -- Your mind’s always telling you things that aren’t true, and this applies even more so when you’re depressed. The more you can differentiate between you and your mind, the easier this gets. See if you can step back and think, “Ah, look at what I’m thinking now.”

2. Don’t make assumptions. -- Watch out for assumptions your mind is making. Look at what you’re mad about. Did they actually say that, or are you drawing conclusions yourself?  Chances are you’re just seeing a reflection of your own thoughts. And anyway, if anything your mind is telling you is real, it’ll still be there when you’re not feelings so flat, by which time any conversation you do have will be infinitely easier and more productive.

3. Connect with your loved one over the bigger picture. -- Try sharing the bigger picture of how you’re feeling (“Honey I think I might be depressed”), rather than voicing your criticism of them. If there really is something bothering you, it’ll still be there when your depressed feelings have passed; and I promise you, it’ll be a whole lot easier to talk about it then!
 
4. Know that your mind is very convincing. -- Your mind may think it is absolutely imperative that you bring up the issue. And you know what? You might still decide to. It’s your call. If you do find yourself in a discussion that you later regret, don’t worry about it; it’s all okay. It might be helpful to show this article to your partner.
 
5. This time will pass. -- And even though you can’t feel it right now, you have all the calm and peaceful loving feelings inside of you.

While the entire post didn't gel with me, I did like the five tips it listed in closing (those above).  I know when I'm experiencing a depressive episode, much of the above information is pertinent.  I do overreact and assume.  I get bitchy and have virtually zero patience.