I realise my post was a bit of an incoherent and cryptic ramble but just to clarify, the uncontrollable events I was referring to weren't happening in the wider world but are much closer and more personally affecting. Thanks for your response though.
No need to apologise. Sorry I wasn't clear either. I was just acknowledging the relevance of your link.
On a seperate note things can happen during the course of a day which plunge you suddenly into the depths of depression and despair. Today has been such a day for me since my post this...
I think in this case you're confusing the word "depressed" for "disappointed". Is it possible to feel depressed on somebody else's behalf? Disappointed maybe.
There has been an article written on this very subject.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/thinking-man/10817517/Is-watching-football-making-you-depressed.html