In my experience, this overvaluation of depression, or fear about what might happen if you feel happier, is a really common concern among some types of creatives (though in their case it has more to do with inspiration than motivation). In both cases, I’d say it’s probably an incorrect perception that results from the depressive state itself.
I feel moved to flag again that almost exactly the opposite of this has been the case in my experience.
In my experience, this overvaluation of depression, or fear about what might happen if you feel happier, is a really common concern among some types of creatives (though in their case it has more to do with inspiration than motivation). In both cases, I’d say it’s probably an incorrect perception that results from the depressive state itself.