Dealing with depression

“But you don’t look depressed...” PSA: Signs of depression are not always obvious or outward-facing.
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[@rulyu97]

Tbh both are accurate. The 1st is just when i failed to hold it

[@loveg7330]

Depression can look like the funniest person in the room

[@tommyjones7096]

People think of depression as deep sadness, but it's really deep despair.

[@jujubee2903]

Don’t forget the smiles with tired eyes behind them

[@f50koenigg]

What I hate about it is when you open up about it to the people you are close with and they just shrug you off and give you advice like it is easy to just snap out of it and be happy.

[@The_strange_floof_is_weird]

Smiles through the pain , at least that's what I deal with

[@sarahwieland3243]

Exactly! My

[@AnimeAddict1225]

My depression made me a dead man.

[@feliciatran5667]

To all the people who are clinically depressed, I’m so sorry to hear that 😢😢 it is not easy to fight with it at all

[@albertamichelini2777]

I understand this feeling unfortunately. And the worst thing is when they call you selfish.

[@yourlocal_puppeteer]

This is so true. I was sitting in my room crying and then my friend texted me so I wiped my tears and started joking with her even though I’m really sad and want to just sleep

[@benmorgan8752]

Depression hits hardest when you’re alone

[@hamzamohammed3795]

Depression is not shown to others because it is seen as embarrassing so it's actually likely to be both. You get on with your day without showing any emotions to just break down or feel low in your room where no one will give you a reaction.

[@wcueislife]

I hide it until I get to my room. Then I cry for hours

[@ur.local_sam]

"“The prettiest smiles hide the deepest secrets."

[@katenoone6296]

I’m so sorry for anyone struggling. It’s been so long. God bless u all

[@Whos_Aesthetic_magda]

I just stare at the wall. tears on my face and overthinking everything.. I try to stop crying but when I think about the problem I feel weak and let it all out.. the worst part is that I hide it from everyone

[@zarkos2313]

Anxiety happens when you think you have to figure out everything all at once.

[@trolleez]

As someone who has had depression, the 1st one is also accurate. Depends on if the person will try to hide it or not.

[@Three_therians_in_a_den]

Here are a few reasons why you shouldn’t give up: