Being depressed and depression aren't the same thing though.

I feel like OP just used described how he fixed a problem that had him down.

Depression can occur without any real problems or issues. It's not something you can "just fix" by paying your bills.

I have suffered from depression. I have suffered from financial woes. I have discussed these matters with professionals.

Adverse life events can trigger depression episodes in some people, and when you’re in an episode, adverse circumstances can both feel worse and lengthen the time in the episode.

Finding a way to solve the problems or avoid them entirely is thus an important part of being as healthy as possible, but it is not in and of itself sufficient for maintaining or returning to health.

I have suffered from depression and there was a long list of issues that were solved along the way, in hindsight it feels like a step of stairs that had to be climbed, and finally I was out of the negative spiral and felt free of it.