re: Are depressed people generally that way because of unrealistic expectations?

I never really considered this, but thinking about folks that I know who are depressed in some capacity (as well as being overly critical of myself often), I would agree with your theory.

this kind of goes in hand with the ADHD thread.

people need to just chill out, do stuff you're passionate about and do your best to not waste time when you ought to be productive...like right now as I type this from my work computer.