Understanding the Impact of Disorders on Personality

my therapist told me i should separate myself from the depression/anxiety but I don't really get it either, it kind of feels like it's a part of who i am

I'm struggling with that as well !! If anyone has any input I'd also like to know. I do feel like, I know who I am as a person. I feel like when I feel conflicted with myself. Maybe it's due to my disorder. Whenever I feel confused, I tend to get sad because I know it's something out of my control. I feel like some traits are a part of me and my disorder. So I own it, whether or not it's a part of my personality or not, it's still me. I can try my best to control it.