Are clinically depressed people undeserving/unworthy of friendship and romantic love?

Of course depressed people are worthy of friendship and love. You just need to find friends who are willing to talk to you and support you while you are going through a rough phase. And it's right, you do need a support network of friends and they need to be real friends (friends who will stick with you no matter what) but you need to be a part of that network. Start by talking to the friends about how you are feeling. If they are true friends they will stick by you. But you need to keep up your end and listen to problems that your friends are having. I'm schizophrenic and I manage to have friends and I did have a boyfriend until a few days ago (I broke up not because of the schizophrenia but because we had nothing in common!) so there is hope for you! You just need to be honest and open about things and people will realise why you are feeling so miserable. Being honest and open will also show how many real friends you have! Really hope this helps :)