When I was actively using I could feel when I was getting depressed but now that I'm sober I can't feel it but I notice symptoms. Apathy is part of depression so it is easy to understand why he would think that. I find I have to schedule my lazy time where I will lay down and watch tv for a brief period (usually until I feel it's time to get up). I try to only have 2 breaks a day and then spend the rest of my time in something I love like art! For me though my break times were excessive and I began obsessing about drinking and being miserable. I decided to go back onto my anti depressant after talking to my psychiatrist and I've been doing so much better since! Happy travels!