Why do I feel like a failure and why can't I stop my thoughts?

I read an article that says the goal is to quiet the mind and observe thoughts without judgment. But my mind is a hurricane of thoughts, and I absolutely judge myself for having them. The more I try to "stop" them, the louder they get. Then I spend the whole session feeling like I've failed because I couldn't achieve a blank mind. What am I missing? Is a busy mind really a failure, or is there another way to approach this that won't worsen my depression? My name is Suman born on 19 January at 3:12 PM, and I was born in Kolkata.