Dating Blues . . .?

I received feedback from a friend today that I am awkward with women and that's why I am still single. He said that when they sense my desperation, they will run for the hills. I think I'm depressed lately and this is definately not helping my self-esteem. But part of the depression is still being single and sabatoging myself every time I get close to someone. In my best times, I am very engaging with everyone, and I think this is my strength. But lately, I feel like I'm batting .000 and I keep striking out. So, I feel so stiff and cold when talking to anyone, including women. I'm just hoping I'm going through a funk and that I will pull through. Depression runs in my family, and I think that I just have to watch it. I do a lot of things to stay active, but lately nothing seems to be working to alleviate the feelings. I guess it's more about feeling better about myself and less about finding a woman. Anyone have simiilar experiences with depression and did you pull through?