[RightOnline]

Questionable? No. Will everyone agree with that choice of words? No. Does it apply to everyone? No.

As I said, am I totally convinced that there are those who allow themselves to wallow in depression........because either they can, or think they can?

ABsoLUTEly.

[Clara Lou]

wallow in depression
Obviously, you've never been there. Your phrase "to wallow" indicates a derivation of pleasure from wallowing in something. Depression includes an inability to enjoy anything meamingfully.