Sadness Vs. Depression

Depression is more than just sadness. Depression can feel empty, like nothing at all. If someone opens up to you about being depressed, don't say, "I've been sad too!" Listen.
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[@elizabeth9841]

Difference is, sadness is an emotion, depression is a state of mind.

[@sarahhenry5464]

Elizabeth an emotion is a state of mind, so therefore sadness is also a state of mind...

[@VariusHD]

No. Depression is not just a state of mind, it´s a serious mental disease.

[@uglytm1481]

Max Robert But depression isnt a MOOD, right?

[@aestheticgarbage6671]

Depression is both an emotion and a mental disorder

[@leahfox]

Yup, caused by a chemical imbalance of the brain.

[@brendanobrien8380]

Depression is like wanting to go home but already being there.

[@OldTelivisionRocks]

Bernard I cannot tell you the amount of times I have said out loud, “I want to go home”. And I am home. And then I register I am home and then realize what I meant was to feel like somewhere I felt .....something positive.

[@FBI-ht4wy]

Yes , a homeless soul

[@litlifes3278]

This explains me

[@aliiirxsa4235]

This is pretty accurate

[@gayathrinagarajan8768]

Exactly

[@user-hm9rz2ok3j]

Telling a depressed person "You can't be depressed, you have everything!" is like telling a deaf person "You can't be deaf, you have ears!"

[@kevinnguyen552]

Yeah, It’s not because there ungrateful It’s because they’re born that way

[@sidharthballavmohanty3340]

Wrong quote, ears are a necessity, not a desire. "You can't be deaf, you have hearing aid" will sound correct.

[@xpedro2960]

@@sidharthballavmohanty3340 You don't get it, do you

[@xpedro2960]

Actually, disregard this reply. Have a nice day.

[@sidharthballavmohanty3340]

@@xpedro2960 yes I do get it.

[@aditisrivastava4519]

"Depression is living in a body that fights to survive, with a mind that tries to die. "

[@liyaal9737]

This one hits harddd

[@priyajessy]

Exactly!

[@mehaksohail544]

Yes!!!!!

[@anshuljain8275]

I m having this

[@anshuljain8275]

🙏

[@howltae]

*When you're so scared to die but too tired to live*

[@Riiareader]

Just true...

[@howltae]

@@Riiareader you're a good person

[@user-od9gb7zf8i]

Wait this is accurate..

[@varyadinh5101]

You're saying facts,i don't think it can be so relatable

[@joovittumoi9898]

This

[@valerieangell7588]

Depression is like being dead,while your body is alive.

[@agnieszka9266]

Valerie Angell That's right..

[@notlinuz4552]

Yep

[@chacha1392]

Are you dead? *only on the inside*

[@SVS31]

That sums it up so precisely!!

[@amandawagner4657]

Agreed I have felt that many times.Also I say and feel that I am not alive I just exist which is the same to what you said or pretty close.

[@nytheamanusina9330]

Depression and anxiety is like being scared and tired at the same time. It’s the fear of failure but have no urge to be productive. it’s wanting friends but hate socializing. it’s wanting to be alone but not wanting to be lonely. it’s like a big ass whole that just gets bigger and bigger no matter what you feed it-it’s needy and very unsatisfied. it’s feeling everything at once and then feeling paralyzingly numb.

[@reginaayala9937]

Holy fuck I actually felt this comment on a whole new level, no one has ever understood me like this comment, this LITTERALY explains me

[@poojak6826]

Panic attacks too

[@Bengiamino]

That sounds like being lazy lol

[@levinoshoujo1474]

It's strange when a stranger knows how and what u r going through

[@user-tq6fx7tl7e]

@@levinoshoujo1474 u arent the only one with struggles, so no big surprise

[@simqlyellie660]

I dont know, after school i’m always like “i’m excited to go home” and then i think about it and know i have nothing to be excited about

[@Gerdafifalafa]

same bro

[@emmawolber2005]

same

[@nyx9168]

Felt this.

[@theoriginalcrispynoodle3294]

I always say, "School is almost over. I can finally go home." yet whenever I'm home I just lay there, numb. I end up just sleeping, unmotivated to do anything.. I love art but lately I just ignore it.

[@Aventurine.f2p]

I’m pretty sure everyone feel that

[@rohanghoshdastidar1047]

I hate how the word "depression" is used so lightly.

[@ainbrisk545]

agree. I see everyone saying it while many don't get what it really means.

[@pj7371]

Mostly people just have unhealthy lifestyle which can mimic the symptoms depression.

[@IgorNetoAnimation]

@@ainbrisk545 That's the thing, so many people say they have depression to the point of where I don't even care about it, unless I know someone personally.

[@ainbrisk545]

@@IgorNetoAnimation a meaningful word used too much becomes meaningless.

[@rileydebernarde2138]

I agree it is over used and people say it too much without knowing the true meaning

[@farhanaathira8004]

"Why you have depression..look how good your life is" Its look like: "Why you have asthma...look at all this air"

[@celestyu6727]

Ikr

[@celestyu6727]

Idk why, I feel very selfish and I think i am kind of self pitying....

[@Jecykshaji]

@@celestyu6727 I know. I feel same way.

[@beanhead7632]

I know this is a bit off topic, but I hate it when people say things like “omg I wish I could go to school camp with you guys too but I can’t 😭😭 I’m depressed now” Depression isn’t a mood; it’s an illness 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@CannibalPriest]

When you have both: 👀

[@juulcat584]

I just want to know what being mentally stable is like for one minute again..

[@medhaabboju854]

oh my god. the comments are soo sad. this one blew me up. im crying. im sure you will. i hope

[@2High2bebad]

i feel the same way....... i cant remember what it feels like to be happy, i wish i could...

[@smileyicecream3069]

I'm so sad. That's all I can say. But it's deeper and darker than what I can put to words. I often say I'm sad to people to not put weights and pressure on anyone. They'll think she'll be happy again, this sadness won't stay long. But I didn't feel happy in a long time already!

[@priyanshuchaubey2151]

Guys really felling very sad for all of you😢 I wish i could help you all but I can't But i suggest you , You should try spirituality

[@neemoss2]

same.

[@yeahbaby2710]

The most depressing thing is your depression doesnt really even matter bacause of how vast this universe is

[@Sunflower_that_loves_you]

Now I feel even more useless and a waste

[@draxuno]

exactly, theres 7 billion people in this world, we aren't that important lol

[@nikkasatoru7102]

Same thoughts ever since

[@jerielmagsino6663]

When you’re fine being dead but afraid of dying itself.

[@ViperTheHyper]

Damnnnn deeeeep.

[@taetaesguccihoodie1532]

That is so true.. Thats how I feel..

[@brandankizi4774]

jeriel magsino I relate to this, I've tried to hang my self but I just couldn't do it, it's very scary

[@jerielmagsino6663]

@@brandankizi4774 please dont do anything like that again. You are so much loved and cared for more than u know.

[@imnotimportant2570]

true tho-

[@shshdh2521]

“The worst type of depression is the kind you can’t explain”

[@kaedeakamatsu4810]

i felt this

[@erajsheikh1685]

Depression is itself something that you can't explain or understand. If you can explain it or even if you can understand it yourself then it's called "sadness".

[@Laraib2008]

Indeed :(

[@keiron.4612]

@Peachy Pie ok you an expert

[@cloudysky9588]

Peachy Pie you have no idea how hard that is or if she can go to anyone to talk about her depression I tried telling my parents I was depressed and they didn’t want to accept it they got mad at me...Depression isn’t as easy as you think

[@CristiandlfDeval]

I could remember several years ago, I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Was actually addicted to alcohol. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

[@Bastianbishops]

Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Germany. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.

[@NicoleCtirad]

Hey! Yes Dr.alishrooms.

[@JesseJason-qc7ug]

Yes he's Dr.alishrooms. Shrooms to me is a natrual healer. I know a guy who has used mushrooms in the same way and they have really helped him. mah dudes have safe trips all.

[@DebanckKim-rd6to]

I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.

[@LuisaSweden-rf3ke]

Does he ship? Can he deliver to me here in Lithuania 🇱🇹

[@sheilamarieparce5354]

My depression giving me nightmares every night, almost everyday. I just want to sleep but even dreams are hellish like my reality

[@mysoundofficial1047]

You may have sleep paralysis

[@shrock6629]

As your dreaming everyday you can try lucid dreaming search it up its being aware in your dream and do whatever you want like flying or doing fun things hope this helps check out the channel “Explore Lucid Dreaming” to lucid dream :))

[@taylormeatloaf]

“Depression is like a war-you either win or die trying.”

[@aishatariq3752]

Or it never ends

[@izukumidoriya7489]

Or it never ends that's why you have battle scars

[@allie2091]

One of the truest thing I’ve ever read I don’t have it, but I’ve never thought of it that way

[@allie2091]

Nezuko-chan 🥺🥺🥺 I LOVE YOU GIRL/BOY

[@_________________________1514]

Nezuko-chan i’ve always denied it too my first suicide attempt was at nine from that time until now i’ve attempted three times i’m now 12 (13 on nov) and i’m getting help professionally

[@davidcarrion5884]

Depression is like wanting answers to questions that don’t even exist.

[@lonebardsen3418]

Yes it is..

[@frestinjoy57]

Yes I also have have some bad past thoughts that doesn't even exist.what I do I am so depressed.i am suffering a lot for last 5 months .is there any solution ? Please reply bro

[@lonebardsen3418]

@@frestinjoy57 It can be many different reasons why you are depressed. Like i have some things that happened when i was younger. Try to remember how yoyr life was as kid and maybe you can find some answers

[@matheuskalin7228]

@@frestinjoy57 please push on bro, I am also going through a really rough patch you know.. Please open up to your parents/doctor/ counsellor about it so you can get some help, realise that you really don't need to go through this alone.. I care about you and we as brothers and sisters in Christ care about you. God bless you man.

[@frestinjoy57]

@@matheuskalin7228 during the time of depression can unreal things can become real.full of negative things in my mind.I cannot live with happiness for a single second.i am sad bro

[@annegolany]

Me: Mum I have depression.. "IT'S BECAUSE OF THAT STUPID PHONE"

[@AmberWoodMusicx]

I will say one thing, social media may worsen depression in some ways either escapism, comparing, MH accounts etc but of course spending less time of it obvs isn’t a cure. I think it’s a mum thing and my mum used to worry about the type of ppl I spoke to who could be encouraging stuff or oversharing. I see both sides

[@annegolany]

@@AmberWoodMusicx *my mother is literally fucking abusive wtf do u expect from my mother love*

[@davinky17.i93]

It could be true 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@hannahchloequinn]

My mom also the same 😒

[@adrivagardens6729]

Not sure if I have depression but I barely feel happy because of quarantine and device but for some reason I can’t stop

[@rithanyakannan6009]

Depression is like a constant pain in your heart that you can always feel. It feels like something has been physically ripped out of you. Like you just feel empty, like there is no point in anything at all. Being depressed but not suicidal is truly a pain because you don’t have the courage to die but life exhausts you. A depressed person doesn’t have to seem depressed, they can look well put together and content but they could be tearing apart on the inside. The worst part is not having anyone to talk to about it because no one would believe you and no one is ready to listen to you. Especially when you’re an introvert and you have trust issues because of past experiences.

[@KA-ff4uq]

Oh yes, trust issues, can literally end all the happiness you once had.

[@sivasagharumughan828]

Damn 🥺 Trust issues and "No courage to die but life exhausts you"

[@nicoleemariemusic]

and lastly: sadness is temporary, depression is a cycle of sadness leaving then coming back again

[@bananaoflove6975]

Nicole some times it lasts months

[@hermergur]

Nicole i wish i could be a professional and help people that have depression and help my self too...im starting to get depression..but im never social..well i guess its part of depression..i like dont want to talk about it ...

[@teedollxx]

In that case I have depression. First I thought it was sadness, but like the last three years sometimes suddenly I break down and want to die. I have cutted myself and have got help, but I just couldn't speak.

[@dumbbitchray6079]

Nicole no, he said it isnt saddness. Its not even a sadness that keeps coming back... you're just blank...you cant feel anymore... there's something missing inside of you and you dont wanna do anything ever again

[@yothatstey9154]

Sister Mary-Ann is it called depression if sometimes i feel deeply sad but sometimes i just feel so sad that my mind becomes blank and nothing? idk if it's sadness or depression because it seems like depression is kinda too big of a word for me.

[@durpddurke4633]

Remember; depression doesn't mean that the person cannot feel happiness. People with depression can laugh, they can smile, but often it won't last. Unless the person with depression is trying to hide their actual feelings.

[@Confettifun]

Da Dragon Durp exactly. Depression is like you have long dips in mood but small spikes to “baseline” where you aren’t depressed but not truly happy either. Maybe a small bit of happiness will come every once in a while, but the depression tends to last longer/override the good times

[@completetrash7205]

There you are, in all the videos I watch

[@Uch_Sreymom]

Da Dragon Durp it’s so me and I really don’t know how to get over it

[@18.8mviews3]

True

[@avahhargis4025]

Thank God someone understands I tried to explain it to my friend once but she didn't get it I guess not all people can comprehend it but that's okay I'm glad someone can understand and that multiple people can relate I go to school and there was this dude that makes me laugh all the time he's my friend he's funny and I like hanging out with him I laugh with him I laugh with my other funny friends but that doesn't mean that feeling lasts forever and it doesn't last forever

[@caitimiese]

me sending this to my friends who fake depression, glorify depression, self diagnosed themselves, and make it a competition.

[@caitimiese]

@Not even wrong ?

[@caitimiese]

@Not even wrongno.. people do fake depression they’re people who use depression as an excuse to problems and say that their more “depressed” than others as if its a competition, and they glorify depression as if its a personality trait. I agree that mental health is a hard topic to talk about but there are people out there who fake mental illnesses to feel invalidated and to feel more “special.”

[@caitimiese]

@Not even wrong are you clinically diagnosed with depression? If not you can’t really diagnose yourself with depression, depression is a mental illness is something that shouldn’t be taken lightly, if you suspect you have depression you should seek help. Please don’t think your the only person suffering because your never alone, I relate to you. Ever since I was little I had suicidal thoughts because of my toxic family.

[@caitimiese]

@Not even wrong I think you just don’t believe in yourself, I don’t know if your making efforts like making yourself busy starting a new activity or hobby doing something that makes you feel the happiest and feel like you have some kind of hope in life instead of feeling hopeless. You can try trauma art, I heard it can help.

[@catombomb3003]

@Not even wrong yea give it a try! And tell me if it works. I gotta start working through my ptsd after my exams this month. Ptsd hit me real hard this year, so now the straight A student is trying to somehow pass this exam :D

[@fandqngo3156]

« Don’t say I’ve been sad too. Listen. » That hit different.

[@jacksonmarchant2898]

People who are depressed don’t want to die. They just want to end their pain.

[@Moonriverstar]

Jackson Marchant or end the nothing, because nothing is very lonely and empty. These are kinda similar words but somehow very different and necessary to explain the void

[@amarisrosalette3694]

Yes 😔😔

[@daniellalizama5231]

perfectly explained

[@SpaghettiTop]

Ding Ding Ding

[@hidayetulusoy2421]

thats not depression thats sadness you depression means you dont feel anything

[@Wendhy.inkorea]

when you've been depressed for over 5 years now and professionally diagnosed with severe depression but your parents still think you're just "sad"

[@Deviant69]

WunderFly 😔

[@shotowoki4515]

I can relate

[@issy4247]

WunderFly I've had depression for about 2and a half years but only my best friend knows he also has depression

[@issy4247]

Melanin Q I see what you're trying to say here but if you think what you eat is the cause of having depression you're wrong

[@mary-lane6267]

WunderFly yes thank you. And it gives me more anger cuz they dont get me

[@notabizarreguy7932]

Sad person: OMG IM SO SAD PLZ HELP Depressed person: I'm fine

[@kawaiaesa9671]

my friend be like: i cried yesterdayyy omg im so depreeeseeeedddd 😔 aesaaaa helpp im depresseddddd i wish i had a perfect life like u didddd im so depreeseeddd omggggg i painted my nails black because of this 😢 me: im ok

[@JinaMukherjeeF]

@@kawaiaesa9671 relatable

[@mysoundofficial1047]

@@kawaiaesa9671 lmao

[@malemnganbi2759]

@@kawaiaesa9671 I've met a lot of people like that

[@calm6959]

Just shut the f up Anyone who is sad tries to talk with their freinds and family Sad people deserve help and nothing wrong with them asking

[@Arniqua]

I was depressed for 5 years and could finally begin to heal last year. Since my childhood I had outbursts of emotions but as I entered my late teens, I no longer had emotions, it was just numbness that never left. Self harm was a resort and it made me feel better after the deed, so I was addicted to the Euphoria that came with it. It's been over a year now that I've successfully overcome depression. However, I know it's still there. Some days I get to that darkness again and feel my world cracking away. However, I've become better at managing those feelings with time. I no longer do self harm and give myself words of encouragement and love daily, so as to remind myself that I'll always be my own healer.

[@taeelovee6575]

Stay strong ♡

[@unknown-vn9vm]

how did you overcome form depression. Please tell me i'm still suffering.

[@unknown-vn9vm]

@@Name-hp6eh i'm still suffering but, i have channel which may help you Dr.julie smith

[@Grace-yd3ku]

people are always like "omg why would you wanna die?" i dont wanna die, i just dont wanna suffer anymore.

[@cri6766]

Same, btw is that Chuu?!

[@sindiserani4450]

yeah but nothing matters as much as your life nothing be strong 🤜

[@danrogers6225]

im babie life is misery.Accept it and live as happily as you can without making any excuses.Find your way out kid.

[@misery_vamp7666]

@@cri6766 omg I love Chuu she is my bias 🥰

[@ccstopmotionproductions739]

Same

[@pinyatheactivist]

Depression is like listening to a sad song but you can’t hear it. Your own thoughts are louder than it and your chest hurts.

[@ko.1903]

Shining DreamLight Huh.

[@annatacchini6618]

Hi army I hope u’re doing well, and if not, I promise it’s gonna be better. I purple u with all my heart💜

[@joovittumoi9898]

Me every night

[@nerdy_.rockstar8254]

Couldn't have said it better.

[@aboundinggrace7029]

Jesus Loves you, don't give up.

[@pinkleatherjacket]

One of my teachers described deppression as 'long lasting sadness' That was the first class I ever did with her and I dislike her already.

[@monopolybillionaire5027]

Being depressed as a guy makes other guys target you because your vulnerable at the moment. I hate people, genuinely despise them.

[@zoldyck.q]

I am so sorry for this dude

[@taeelovee6575]

Hey I'm here if you wanna talk okay? ♡

[@draxuno]

Felt that

[@keerthanajayakumar8834]

How are u now?

[@Angel-tl7gu]

Hey!! don't know if you'll see this but, are you okay? no like I'm asking genuinely

[@dreamyclouds6161]

Depression is like giving up before even trying. It holds you back and keeps you from completing any tasks.

[@AmberWoodMusicx]

So true

[@hornyyn3901]

Unmotivated 24/7

[@win9418]

Literally and it's so hard to deal with that I just wanna give up :)

[@kratis2384]

My final exams are coming but i can't study I want to But I can't I like in bed all day doing nothing Feeling empty all the time

[@win9418]

@@kratis2384 exactly what I am going through right now

[@alyssac7749]

People think if your depressed you want to die. Not always. I'm to scared to die.

[@memisingha3420]

And just like that, I live like a mannequin no matter how tired I am of living.

[@softcoreluvr]

It's not that all depressed people necessarily want to die. They just want the pain to end & most believe that's the final option. Sad how depression is still seen as a correlation/link to wanting to die though

[@samaraaacz]

It’s like I’m stuck. Some days I don’t wanna die, other days I wanna die. And no matter how much I talk, pray, take a walk, or workout, nothing makes me truly happy. I can have a good moment once a week. When I’m alone there’s just something that feels like it’s eating my insides. But i never knew it could be depression, because I started feeling it when I was about 7/8. I’m 13 now. It takes me so long to get out of bed, it physically and mentally drains me. One day I stood up and fell right to the floor and cried for no reason. I stopped playing the piano, stopped drawing and stopped playing on a basketball team. Those didn’t interest me anymore. I haven’t been diagnosed, but I took a test at the doctors and she said she was a bit concerned..? I don’t know I do have many symptoms, but I don’t know if I have it.

[@dandandandalandan3387]

@@user-kl9hv6xb3n They can do the things that made them happy before but with their situation, those things do not have an effect on them anymore. That's how it is.

[@crystalgacha2218]

I wanna die and end this pain but I'm not scared of dying, I'm scared that I could relive that pain for eternity in hell

[@shrenalforever2135]

If you're feeling depressed - Talk with me. I'LL BE A FRIEND. 😄 "How can strangers be friends?" -See my name. Best if luck. I'll be a good listener. "What's your purpose?" -My purpose is I wanna feel a depressed person is smiling. What can be greater than this?😄😊

[@HelloHello-kq8hg]

That's so sweet of you

[@davinky17.i93]

This made me smile. I havnt smiled properly in ages so thank you.

[@Choleric_sona01]

@@davinky17.i93 yeah it's really great ... I can understand the feeling when u just haven't realised that u just smiled and u smiled after ages ... It's like u made an imposing task possible to u .... Atleast this one is what i actually feel when i smile once or twice after months

[@zerocat888]

Hello sister. I found you. Kaboom 💣. I am right now wasting my time for absolutely no reason. Bye bye bye bye bye.

[@byebye-tu4sx]

Thank you, this explains a lot as to why I can’t move out of my bed every morning and can’t explain to my parents why I look sad all the time and never hang out with my friends!

[@AlexTroulanGuitar]

Sadness is running out of answers, depression is running out of questions.

[@gracemcmullen4399]

I couldn’t have said it better.

[@baileypleydell1207]

ive ran out of options... i take drugs to make me smile

[@sana_mittal2366]

Accurate

[@lordburnsey3669]

I feel like i can't talk to people anymore like say anything i feel lost not right empty and i feel kinda dead like not really here

[@s0ftbby346]

bailey pleydell sameeee

[@prateekggg]

When you are sad, you cry, cry and cry till your heart desires. When you are in depression, you wanna cry but tears don't appear and the pain gets accumulated in your heart.

[@Dlow_secondaccount]

This should be a famous quote

[@mellowblueu]

right! i agree with this one. i wonder about fake tears though; where you force yourself to cry hmm...

[@bhavanarao5267]

That’s true to me.. I don’t understand what’s happening, i feel broken inside and feel like crying my heart out but the tears won’t come out. It frustrates us and affects our relationships with friends and family.

[@user-jw6lu6hb2m]

Wow me too it's hard

[@gia-san7936]

Sometimes I cry cuz I can't hold it anymore on me

[@mikasassimp34]

*Depression is when you're too afraid to die but too exhausted to live*

[@GhiaceCube]

Thank you, usually when I say "I'm sad" people tell me "Stop faking depression". Like, what? I never said I was depressed I said I was sad... and then I even got cancelled in a discord server for "faking depression"

[@blackmamba9309]

for people who read this, thank you for staying alive

[@hihowyadoin509]

Thank you. Ill stay another day because of the hope you, a stranger has givin me. Your few words has givin me hope. Thank you. I'll stay another day.

[@hihowyadoin509]

@@natashan-jael8054 i just got back from therapy and im trying 💜💙💜

[@icenice3878]

I have paranoia and schizophrenie

[@KwniStewart]

@@hihowyadoin509 Hey, if you wanna talk I am here 😁 Try to see each day as a small step. You still have a long way, but only think about one day at a time. No need to plan the future yet. Take small moments to appreciate the little things in your life. Sleeping, eating a good meal or watching tv. Anything, the smallest thing that gives your heart something to feel. Try and do that for a few weeks. I promise I will do the same with you, I am struggling too. If you believe in God, I wish that he brings you peace. If you don't, I still wish that my God will give you the peace. Take care stranger. I care about you

[@hihowyadoin509]

@@KwniStewart thank you. Im so incredibly deep in the hole that this sounds hard. Im trying and im trying not to let my mental health get the better of me, especially because im going through school to. Which means im having panic attacks during class and having to interact with people. I've missed so much school, at therapy, the school councilors office, or in my bed. I have a lot of make up work to do but im still trying to cope via the internet and also keep up my hygiene and not smell. The im walking up the steps slowly and im going to keep this comment in mind for hope. Thank you stranger and ill be accompanying you on these 1000 step steps. 💜

[@saeb56]

You know that feeling, I don't want to die but I'm don't want to do anything in my life.

[@nicolebarrett777]

"I'm tired of living but I'm afraid of dying."

[@saeb56]

@@nicolebarrett777 exactly like that

[@nicolebarrett777]

@@saeb56 yep.. depression is a bitch

[@calclarke2697]

Hobi yea it’s called depression

[@SimonB.]

You don't wish to be dead, you wish you have never existed.

[@tobiastk5391]

''Instead, it isolates you from what you love.'' Broke me.

[@ymir4042]

I do have depression,anxiety, sadness , broken, insomia it kills me even though im already dead...

[@cattinmarrt6991]

Depression; Having a heart that tries to live with a soul that tries to die

[@QT_Jeanne]

It’s actually more like: Having a heart that tries to live with a dead soul.

[@skkaws]

Depressed people don't all want to die

[@nobi1821]

@@skkaws We want to end the pain

[@aleena9212]

i need help. but i don't know how to tell someone.

[@user-jb6hl5se8l]

Yeah I know exactly how you feel.

[@earthdigger1001]

Aleena Seyal Tell you mom or dad, whichever you are closer to. Pick a time when they are not too busy, maybe at night or in a car ride or during the weekend. If they are always really busy, then just tell them that you need to talk to them about something important the next chance they get, and plan a time where you will have their full attention. Or you could write them a note explaining how how you have been feeling, what you have been thinking and how this is effecting you. You may have to talk to them about it more than once, because it may not be easy for them to see how real this is after just talking to you about it once. Another alternative would be to tell a adult you are close to or your school counselor and have them tell your parents. Your parents are the only ones who can get you help, so they will need to know. I am a parent of 2 older kids, and I can tell you that it is hard to know what they are feeling, especially with work and everything else. I'm here if you want some other ideas or to talk about it. KZbin has a private message system, if that is better for you. How ever you handle this, just keep doing what you are doing and help them help you so you can get past this and enjoy life without these things bringing you down.

[@oceaneyes2658]

I've only told my mom about my depression she is trying so hard to help me and I'm glad I have someone but I would suggest telling a family member or a friend

[@aleena9212]

earth digger ive thought about that but my parents went through alt with my brother who was also depressed. I just don't want them to go through that much, because of me you know?

[@earthdigger1001]

Aleena Seyal Yes I understand, and you a great daughter for being so considerate of your parents. I think it will be easier for them, since they already have experience with your brother. Plus you seem very nice, so that will make it easier for them too. And it will be a lot less for them to go through now, compared to later when it gets worse. Besides, you are not adding anything to them, because it's already there, they just don't know yet. So you will actually be helping them by letting them know about it now. Most importantly, you need to do this for you. Parents are tough, when my daughter was 7 she had to have open heart surgery to fix a hole in her heart, and we got through that. I saw your video about your house fire. I am sure that has had an effect on you too. They can also help you to deal with that, then you can put it behind you, so it don't effect you that way any more.

[@taragurung933]

Can't believe I went through times when i literally had to touch myself that I actually physically exist.

[@bizzz5547]

So sad that you had to go through this. R u fine now?

[@user-fp1hg1ev4h]

Depression is like a shadow- it always follows you wherever you go

[@ohanameansdisney]

I can't tell if I'm sad or genuinely depressed. I stay awake at night because I can't sleep, I'm very rarely invited out places with my friends anymore but when I am I can't stop overthinking and feeling so down, I end up wanting to go home early or I end up going home early. Idk it's things like that and it never stops. It feels like it never stops or will never end. Sigh:( I wanna open up but I know my parents will probably tell me "you're just hormonal" "we all get sad" "you think your life is so tough?" "Stop feeling sorry for yourself" etc.

[@gregr1154]

i'm figuring out that it could be a single trigger event or specific situation that caused the onset of depression. might be a long and complex event but there's usually something. hanging out with people helps to distract us, but doesn't help us work through the cause or find a solution.

[@7860hassan7860]

I feel the same way about my parents which is why I gave up on trying to tell them and instead focused on telling people who I know will understand - psychologists or people who have a basic understanding of psychology. By telling a psychologist I don't have to deal with my parents and all the drama that ensues and I can focus on getting proper help. I suggest you do the same but having a support system of friends and family is important too.

[@bananaoflove6975]

Girl A hello I've been losing weight even though I eat I've lost 5 close friends because " you've changed you don't talk to us or hang out any more" and things that I usually like to do don't make me feel good any more positive thinking and meditation isn't working. is this depression?

[@sarahushi6933]

Why are people telling others to fucking kill themselves!! you should not joke about that!!! it's immature and you need to fucking grow up.

[@maggiekern7047]

Same.. it just sucks..

[@tatachim9527]

Depression is when you no longer support yourself, in anything. You aren't bothered to fix it, and you know that even fixing your life will do nothing to change your emotional and well-being state.

[@KwniStewart]

Basically giving up on life

[@aditisharma3410]

@@gg01342 ya me too

[@SuperVladdrakula]

@@KwniStewart "Basically giving up on life" You can't give up something you never had.

[@juliakercsmar6587]

Do you guys know the feeling when you have to sit down in the bathroom and try convincing yourself to get in the shower for and hour or so? A lot of thinhs feel hard. I have plans for emproving my life and existense but school and things always get in the way of my efforts and i loose the nanogram of motivation i tried protecting in a little treasure box of my soul.

[@niya2299]

@@juliakercsmar6587 Yeah! In depression I think I don't deserve to have the right to be happy!

[@LaTae95]

To everyone seeing this ,you are strong and I'm so proud of you for fighting all your battles❤️

[@tunalunaliu]

me: yeah just let me die my parents: it's that pHoNe YoUrE sO uNgRaTeFuL???!? if you hadn't guessed they're the cause of both my depression and anxiety.

[@vloggerbonakid6178]

...I-I'm sorry,your parents are joking,r--right? I...What logic do they have for them to say it comes from technology? I'm...disgusted of them for you;They don't deserve you if they're willing to dismiss your expressions like that..I mean,sorry,let me rephrase that;They shouldn't be blaming and dismissing your expression to something else if they can't even properly approach the situation.They would probably encounter someone who's clinically depressed (and doesn't even own a phone) and be like "IT's bEcAuSe of yOuR pHOnE,IsN'T It?". Seriously,what kind of LOGIC is it to approach someone with depression by Painting Technology as the cause and dismissing it? What unemphatic parents you got.

[@killer_kole3160]

Depression is like being trapped in a glass room, just laying there. Everyone around you is being productive and talking and whatever, but you're in your own glass space, detatched from everything.

[@dsmith2046]

And when you reach out to people on the outside, you never fully fit in because you are always separated from them by your mind.

[@SS-jj3gw]

David Smith yes. I feel it.

[@melissacooper4482]

That sounds like the person is a specimen at a zoo being stared at all day long.

[@sarahcraze2183]

Like the song Mr Glass Man

[@fatpikachu1953]

Like beck in you

[@lucielthetrashcan9812]

I've been depressed for months now untreated, and I know I'm not just sad cause it a comes back everyday, torturing me. Like last week I had a break down in the school bathroom during English class. I wish I could get rid of it but some reason my parents still don't believe me even after a counselor called them

[@kelly__0507]

lucielthetrashcan your definitely not the only one just try to talk to some friends or someone close

[@hannareedy8896]

lucielthetrashcan same here and my friends are worried about me and other adults but my parents don't see it

[@oceaneyes2658]

I had depression for about 5 years I only told my mom she's trying her best to help but it's hard to open up to someone when it's hard to trust them but I think I have depression is because I basically live in my room I used to live in the country on a farm I felt so free there because I could walk for hours but then I moved and I'm so lonely

[@ruthmaniac4157]

lucielthetrashcan I've been sad too--- oh wait shite I'm not supposed to say that? Oh uhh bye...

[@kelly__0507]

Lukas Bondevik left u crying 😑 nobody never there for me I wipe my on tears i depressed all the time sometimes for no reason. Sometimes I wish tomorrow my last day living but I still want to live I just wish to be happy but suicide not the answer just think about other people may have it worst than u and still fighting to have a better life

[@shaharyabkhan3894]

For me depression is sleeplessness night ...a difficult night which ends at some point but thoughts never end...

[@princerathor8712]

Depression is like a loop which u can't get out off.

[@user-is1good2girl]

I'm giving up

[@ibakaddicted]

yes.. I mostly let it all out when I had an argument with my parents. I go in my room and think/cry about all the time where i felt alive, where I was happy, a happy girl. with alot of friends, everyday was an happy day but now it feels like I am lost, I've lost something. I feel like it wasnt me who lived that fun time, it feels like thats another person. or You can make me a beautiful gift, it doesn't makes me happy....(anymore). Then I often think ''why I am still alive? Life is so much pain"

[@snoopyyah]

that happens to me too. i sit and think to myself... what’s the point of living. the same cycle keeps repeating over and over again. nothing exciting, no friends, there’s really nothing. then i begin to think about useless things and it leads to suicidal thoughts

[@alynalydyarecord]

I had so many little reasons, that I didn't know....what happened

[@alanagilio2803]

@@ibakaddicted You cry. Nothing makes me happy or sad anymore

[@agrestetapes6348]

@@ibakaddicted same thing happens to me

[@adacc4708]

I am homesick for a place I am not sure even exists. This is what depression feels like.

[@lindalately]

GreenApples yes

[@SaKura-il8op]

But I always feel like that 🤔

[@coolboy9seven]

Ive been sad too

[@cariadgriffin]

I have been searching this into my google , I feel like this exactly

[@makennah5474]

So true!

[@sudiptisahu9763]

Does anybody else sort of confess that they hate themselves and feel worthless and your parent just relates ? And there's no point of telling you need help cause they themselves need help. Hopefully not me alone, right ?

[@taeelovee6575]

Well yea you aren't alone

[@taeelovee6575]

But I'm here if wanna talk about anything

[@sudiptisahu9763]

@@taeelovee6575 Oh thx :D

[@RohitKhumukcham]

"More the problems I face, the stronger I get" Thats what motivates me in my fight against depression. I know I'm gonna beat it. Working out, spending time with friends, socializing myself really helps.

[@mystascat]

I remember an incident from a while ago, here’s how it went: Me: Hey, Uhm, I- I have been diagnosed with depression. My friend: I’m even more depressed. My head: Damn, I didn’t know it was a competition. Depression isn’t a competition, it’s a matter of understanding someone. It’s the war inside your head that you HAVE to win.

[@ivonatomasic8712]

my ex friend said to me once that i don't have it that bad because i wasn't as depressed as he was in the past; i remember i wanted to hurt myself that day and his words just left me heartbroken :( i wish people would understand it's not a competition, but just helping each other out and being there for each other....

[@pruthviraj300]

True bro the war which never end & hurts more in brain

[@coolsomeash]

Preach

[@amarisrosalette3694]

YES! SOMEONE SAID IT! DEPRESSION ISN'T A COMPETITION.

[@amarisrosalette3694]

@@coolsomeash YESSS

[@jimindeez5897]

2015: *i have depression..* *dont worry I’ll help you get through it!* 2020: *I have depression..* *Wow same*

[@sky_sky4763]

And the people who really are depressed don't get recognized some people just brush it off thinking they're doing it for attention

[@sky_sky4763]

@@TolleeLive yeah that's the sad part

[@axiolie]

people doesn’t understand what depression is nowadays. everyone is trying to look gothic and say stuff about life, but they doesn’t feel what depressed people feel I had depression a year ago or even more. I didn’t know what that was until my school sent me to the therapist with my friend. non stop crying don’t wanna get out of bed, can’t eat, can’t have fun... my depression was is about couple of things: 1. I’m scared for my future 2. I’m not good enough 3. I have no friends 4. school 5. and main reason: death 6. I don’t move with my life. 6 reasons. even if you’re young and have everything you need doesn’t mean you can’t get depressed. *I GUESS I’M HAVING A BAD DAY FOR 1 YEAR WHOEVER TOLD ME ITS IN MY HEAD.*

[@aboundinggrace7029]

Jesus Loves you, don't give up.

[@Mistyfog.exe.1]

2015: *mom i have depression...* mom: don't worry we can talk to a therapist to help you! 2020: *mom i think i have depression...* mom: IT'S BECAUSE OF THAT DAMN PHONE

[@neelofartantray5388]

That last line was amazing "Don't say I'm sad too"..... listen to one who is coming to you to share his problem because he choosed you among everyone to share his feeling.....so, please listen😟

[@_ilovekpop_thanku5125]

It is scientifically proved that if u feel really bad now u will feel good maybe soon too and one day u'll meet ur happy future and u will be so grateful u didn't gave up

[@shaboshii_trasheu]

When I laugh, I don't stop because I know that if I do, it will be a long time until I feel the happiness of laughter.

[@luchiejeon5614]

Same 💖

[@shaboshii_trasheu]

@gordon ram ram true.. (😂)

[@cutecutexox]

siss same

[@haizekhaze8868]

This.

[@hatrluv6592]

Jimin Army :( sadly same

[@samsara743]

Depression is being around so much happiness but cannot feel it

[@cmsaphire_0882]

Same I can relly relate specially on school or outside

[@laurenmtz7014]

That's me in school. My classmates and friends are very positive and outgoing people. And they always find a way to make each other laugh. But I can't feel the same way.

[@rx5830]

I feel that....😢😢😔😔

[@joyfied1196]

*exactly how i'm feeling right now, thank you for letting me know i'm nit the only one Lots of power and love towards you May God bless you ameen*

[@lawsofattractioncoach]

Very true

[@harumi6198]

Thanks for the concept of sadness and depression, because there are some people that don't know the meaning of that and think that they both are the same.

[@brieonnaadams1965]

it makes me so sad that so many people don’t take depression serious because it should not be taken lightly at all.

[@yyoongle6419]

_why do i feel like 50% sad and depressed?_

[@junobug2127]

same.

[@SonuKhan-ty7fm]

Me too

[@graciee1389]

Samee

[@laysia3467]

Same

[@carolyn9272]

ツchanieel same.

[@RC-edits]

Depression is more like when you are in a crowded room full of people still u feel alone and more like empty, thinking how ur existence matters, it's like everyday you are alive but you have lost the meaning of living. It makes you question why did your parents bring you into this world, and you don't want to do anything nothing excites you and you see no valid point in living but still you have to live silently coping with all the feelings that only make you feel more worst than you did the previous day....

[@crazyfournier2978]

The thing is parents don't understand depression

[@crazyfournier2978]

They think it could just be cured but that's not the case

[@RC-edits]

@@crazyfournier2978 if parents could really understand depression don't you think half of the people who have depression would have been cured I mean they say they understand but the fact is unless u r in a person's shoe u don't really know how they feel, they can only pretend to understand

[@idk6418]

ღ Rose Cathedral ღ happiness is a high fever that will break.

[@swirlingfizz9990]

ღ Rose Cathedral ღ yep

[@odinborson308]

best tip : Never ever tell your sad story to a depressed person. Instead, listen to him or her entirely.

[@Somebodyrandom765]

I'm not trying to show off or anything. But I've learned over the last 3 years the difference between sadness and depression. I've been dealing with depression for 3 years and now I'm not afraid to open up to the people who are dealing with depression. If you are dealing with depression just remember, something that I did not remember, ending your life will make your family sad. And remember that you are not alone. Although one may not feel what you feel or understand what you are going through there are people out there who are willing to listen and help you get though the difficult times. I was only 11 when I started to deal with depression silently, I'm 13 now and getting important help from my school, even if i still self-harm I know that I can speak to someone if i need to. Just remember that there is always people who are willing to listen. Just please do not end your own life...

[@tom3and3jerry5]

Eventhough you are still a child,you have heart of old person, you are trying to make a difference in the society I am 21 now and not able to recover anymore😢

[@Somebodyrandom765]

@Adarsh Adarsh I forgot I posted this ☠️ this is so cringe lmao

[@tom3and3jerry5]

@@Somebodyrandom765 what do you mean?

[@Somebodyrandom765]

@@tom3and3jerry5 the comment I posted 2 yrs ago--

[@tom3and3jerry5]

@@Somebodyrandom765 what happened to you and how are you now?

[@kazunoee]

Anyone had the feeling where you feel like "home" isnt home anymore? And you just cant interpret how you feel through words?

[@taconado868]

Home just doesn't feel like it's name should be home..

[@Helenavanthof]

This! And I feel like my memories are not really my own... I just can’t imagine that who I am now is the same human as the one in all those memories. I feel like I’m living someone else’s life, find myself asking ‘is this really my brother, grandma, etc’ Feels kinda weird.

[@saltedfissh]

@@Helenavanthof It's ok I also feel like that way, I often question myself that are this human-being my parent? or even I'm the same species as them? I'm I just some parasite live in this body? Lol

[@phoebe1313]

@@Helenavanthof same here

[@callmeflower6901]

I always feel like that!

[@Pookie_master]

I am already dead , just living life physically ........

[@jordannuhhh]

i remember when i was a kid and genuinely happy, i forgot what it feels like and really miss it.

[@ss-x-s4630]

"Depression is living with a body that fights to survive with a mind that tries to die" My mind: "you're lost" My heart:"you're broken"

[@loriss5]

True

[@kinza1445]

True...😢😢😢😢

[@ko.1903]

My body stopped fighting a long time ago. It’s so heavy. Everything is such a huge chore. The weight on my chest drains me. Everything aches. Yet, I don’t wish to be happy. I don’t see why anyone should be happy among the people in our society and their creations.

[@a3clx]

This comment section feels so depressing than itself

[@aria_tf8908]

"don't say: I've been sad too".. What my friends say when I say something: "same" or *changes subject* or "Oh yeah same, yesterday I..."

[@lola2355]

i always thought that because i can never cry it’s because i’m not truly depressed, but i know now it’s because i’m so numb

[@alifejournal5723]

Whenever I get depression it feels much like being bedridden with a really bad flu. I get tired, have no motivation to do anything and feel like I just don't want to live anymore. The only difference is that the illness of depression involves negative emotions, rather than coughing and stuffiness.

[@eminek8526]

ALifeJournal for me, it's unexplainable. The only thing I can think of is: in depression, you feel, in your head, like a two-dimensional thing rather than a breathing human being. It's like seeing a picture of yourself and thinking, who the hell is that? Sadness is just being sad.

[@chestrick2683]

ALifeJournal same

[@ellamurphy6588]

ALifeJournal My friend has depression Im the only one apart from her who knows. She explained it just like you. *Im the 100th like ;)*

[@bambibloggerfantage]

ALifeJournal also its repetitive and takes a while to recover and you could get sick again, like get a flu and then it'll start over again until you recover basically

[@Deviant69]

ALifeJournal you cant keep getting depression. its not like a mood swing. its there and it stays there

[@amirnasrul8109]

To me depression is like a snowy day. Some days its light and acceptable. Some days its a storm and the snow piles up. You cant open the front door, its too cold to get out of bed. Some days the snow clears and you're normal. Others don't see the snow, they'd wonder " you were fine the other day" You can get better at shoveling snow, but you'll tire yourself out. Even the days the snow melts, you'll have to walk through the muck.

[@flakesnowy_9591]

That is a really excellent way of putting it. It just really struck me as accurate..

[@SpaghettiTop]

Well said

[@grapekork101]

Where I live there is no snow

[@ambieee.9185]

This was really good, you should post it somewhere else so someone can relate

[@ViperTheHyper]

Thank you.

[@madhatter6337]

What if I can't talk to any of my problems? Not even my parents so I can't go to a psychologist to tell me what I really have. I'm afraid of people. Of their thoughts and judgments. I can't talk to any of my problems and I get anxious. I don't know if I'm depressed or just very sad but I'm never going to be able to talk to a professional. I don't even know why I'm so sick I still eat but sometimes I don't wanna eat. I still get up the morning for school but sometimes I just wanna lay on my bed thinking why I'm like this.

[@KZ-bc2kf]

I wish someone had answered to your comment bcz i need the answer too💔

[@madhatter6337]

@@KZ-bc2kf we'll get through this, stay strong don't give up

[@KZ-bc2kf]

@@madhatter6337 hope so.. You too stay strong and stay blessed ♥️

[@madhatter6337]

@@KZ-bc2kf ❤️

[@taeelovee6575]

You might not talk to people face to face but believe me it's easier to talk to people through chats. If you ever feel low just talk to some strangers 'online' bc believe me strangers can comfort people much nicely than those so called friends. Also, I'm here if you wanna talk. Just tell me anything, i won't mind and I'll listen you without judging you. ily♡

[@harrymoudgil1285]

"I provide wisdom, advice and give love, I wish to find some myself but I get none"

[@EMILY-qp9yf]

I wish I wasn't born, I'm scared to die but the thing is I'm here already, just gotta put up with life

[@alanagilio2803]

Relatable

[@WindRegalia07]

Exactly I wish odorless tasteless poison was still readily available

[@brightoranga]

I'm not scared of death.. Unless is a painful death

[@WindRegalia07]

@@brightoranga same I’ve thought of numerous ways to die and each one wasn’t guaranteed, I would hate to attempt and end up living and have just done nothing but disabled myself. I don’t want pain and too suffer for a long time something quick and easy is ideal.

[@gamegod5922]

@@brightoranga same

[@lazyjuice8796]

Me: open up with one of my friends about what I feel. Her: here we go again. Me: never open up again to someone.

[@koriroti]

It's so sad to hear those things from friends.

[@lazyjuice8796]

@@koriroti Yes. It was sad but as a person you need to understand them too because you know there's no person who haven't a problem. Maybe they are tired too. :) thats why I understand them and I try not to open up them again because I feel that it will be burden to them.

[@EspritArkitekt]

They're not real friends if they say shit like that to u

[@abeliever6022]

I have a friend that might have depression and every time she talks about it with me I try to comfort her and cheer her up but it is not effective at all ! I am trying my best but I feel useless and it saddens me that I am not able to help :(

[@koriroti]

@@abeliever6022 Tomorrow comes so that we have a chance to be kinder than yesterday, fill more love around you. That's ultimate goal in life. So, do what you are doing. It's not sad. I'm happy you are trying to help her. It will be alright. Believe that in you.

[@homaghezel3272]

And what makes it even worse's the fact that You tell your family about your depression and They tell you to make yourself happy.

[@AmberWoodMusicx]

I was told to cheer up once. The moment they saw my reaction they never said it again😂it’s difficult because they find it hard seeing you like this too. I do try and put myself in both situations to understand why people don’t understand

[@shriyaagrawal8715]

I am even afraid to die at this point coz i am afraid people will laugh at me and call me a looser!

[@MLuckTV]

You know what I hate? People who make depression seem like its this one dimensional "can't get out of bed" stereotype when literally depression is experienced in various ways for different people. That's why there are so many different types of depression. Can we get away from the idea that its 24/7 laying in bed and staring into space with a gloomy expression.

[@lyne3783]

Masyn Luck Yessssss, "you aren't depressed, you can go out of your house" that's so ????mmmok?

[@kittykar8323]

Yea.. mine affects me the most with wanting to kill myself tbh

[@sincerelysilvia]

I agree with that and I respect your opinion since I get where you are coming from, but I think in a video they wanted to indicate as a metaphor of depression is a state of a heavy weighted mind. you know, to make others understand it better.

[@yaoooy]

completely agree. i think that intelligence leads to a sort of quiet depression because you realize how bad most things are and how much shit there is in this world

[@misaandcoart]

Exactly! High functioning depression goes under the radar.

[@ThatGirlNamedAngel]

it's a horrible feeling when you're just going through the everyday routines of life completely numb to everything and nothing interests you anymore

[@zonnanasir5008]

Yo

[@user-hf6cq9kt2e]

My life

[@valkyrie9089]

That’s what I hate now a days, everyone literally everyone says they are depressed and have depression and diagnosing themselves, which makes it harder for those with it to get the help they need

[@joshuavarghese8228]

Thank you for bringing awareness in this matter

[@ezekielwong7771]

when you’re classmates say they’re depressed when they’re really just sad

[@potentpotionssubliminals1122]

Way TOO relatable even teachers and when I tried covincing them they were like ignoring it or basically persuading me to commit suicide instead of helping

[@gia-san7936]

Sad isn't good either cuz it can also lead to depression

[@streylok439]

Wølfy-Gacha definitely true

[@p-h-a-n-t-o-m]

"It isolates you from what you love" the most true thing I've ever heard. Everyone just thinks I'm boring because I just want to stay in bed but the don't understand. The worst part is when 'everyone' is your mom. That hurts the most.

[@nayeontofu]

Same :| have the same issue with my mom. And when I smile she says "you were lying you're not depressed" like wtf

[@chacha1392]

As a kid I used to love dancing and doing sports but now I just sit at home. My only interest now is art but sometimes I’ll just stare at my paper for half an hour and cry? Depression has its weird ways.

[@moody6108]

봄빛이 What causes people depression. It's okay if it's personal you do not have to tell me

[@chacha1392]

Ali I’m not sure what causes depression.. maybe something that happened in life that formed a depression? Mine happened when I started to get anxiety in the 3rd grade and depression slowly developed after my anxiety.

[@moody6108]

봄빛이 oh sorry to hear thatd

[@witcheliz]

I have had both . Once you move on from depression, there is nothing else you can't handle. Keep being strong and dont give up. I healed from it, and without therapist, but for your best get one . Life is always changing, the only constant is change, your situation will not be forever , you will heal ,the Gods wait to delight in YOU.

[@calitheavela8503]

When online class have started, the once joyful,productive person I've been became the tired numb and depressed person I didn't want to be.

[@alanakahiapo3604]

Sadness is okay, it's almost necessary. Depression is a constant process of worrying, then pushing people away, then blaming yourself, then feeling okay for maybe a bit, then it starts all over. It has done nothing but ruin my relationships, break promises, and made me selfish. I feel like I'm drowning every day and no one can see it. I don't like to tell people, the last thing I want is for anyone to pity me.

[@gameboytamil]

Alana Kahiapo did you find a way to get out of it?

[@starryviolets3029]

this is EXACTLY how i feel, and people don't even notice (friends family etc.) they think 'oh, she's smiling! she must be okay!' when it's not even real it's just i've pulled the same smile so many times in front of them. it physically hurts that the people who care most about me don't know what it's like and i'm not gonna tell anyone because i'll just make THEM feel sad and even guilty. i feel so selfish when i talk about it and that's why i never do.

[@thatrottenotaku6596]

Doesn't sound like depression tbh,more like a hard phase that everyone goes through.

[@starryviolets3029]

ThatRottenOtaku but by 'okay' that means not feeling anything. so you are constantly feeling low or just nothing at all, and i've had this for 2 years for absolutely no reasons. it's only going further downhill.

[@irahmiyawaki]

same..

[@sunsunsunhereitcomes2883]

omg i really hope that anyone who’s going trough this get over it, i’ll be praying for you, i love you, someone loves you :(❤️

[@fatematharoo7537]

Appreciate it..... But advice if u know someone who suffers from depression, don't day things like "get over it".

[@akrutichopra3972]

This made me smile 😭🤧

[@priyankamarriapm5282]

@@fatematharoo7537 yh things take time 😶

[@aboundinggrace7029]

Jesus Loves you, don't give up.

[@Mistyfog.exe.1]

thanks! thank you so much your words mean the world to me.

[@minhtu5059]

I feel lucky that my friend is more mature now and reacted differently from 4-5 years ago when I had first signs of symptoms. I don't really remember how I told them, each one of them, but a few years later, one friend told me that she had been worried so she talked to another friend in the group and the response was "She'll be back to normal after a few days." It hurt back then and it still hurts now when I tell you all this.

[@julisahasa2953]

Deppresion is a mind who wants to escape but a body who is stuck

[@Ashak2001]

When people who are depressed commit/attempt suicide they don't want to die they just want to stop feeling that emptiness

[@mehakgill5134]

true ..... but no one understand they still call you selfish and it hurts

[@cmsaphire_0882]

True

[@adityasinghbhati9954]

@@mehakgill5134 i think thats because many people fake depression these days.. so everyone thinks now that depression is not serious

[@rx5830]

@@mehakgill5134 true I have had thoughts about it. im trying to not do it.but the world would be better without me in it.... Edit:I feel like people won't care...yes I have 3 bffs,yes I have siblings,parents,pets but I feel that nobody would care

[@ramblingmaster9335]

@@rx5830 im sure ure wrong, i love u