“Saying I'm tired or don't feel good… they don't realize how much depression can affect you physically as well as emotionally." - Lauren G.ġ3. “Hiding out in my room for hours at a time watching Netflix or Hulu to distract my mind or taking frequent trips to the bathroom or into another room at social gatherings because social situations sometimes get to me." - Kelci F.ġ2. But my issues are much deeper than that." - Teresa A.ġ1. Most people assume I'm trying to be the 'life of the party' or just like drinking in general. “I overcompensate in my work environment… and I work front line at a Fitness Centre, so I feel the need to portray an 'extra happy, bubbly personality.' As soon as I walk out the doors at the end of the day, I feel myself 'fall.' It's exhausting… I am a professional at hiding it." - Lynda H.ġ0. Not because I don't like being around people, but because I'm pretty sure everyone can't stand me." - Meghan B.ĩ. Not because I want attention." - Tina B.Ĩ. “When I reach out when I'm depressed it's 'cause I am wanting to have someone to tell me I'm not alone. Man sitting on chair covering his eyes Photo by christopher lemercier on Unsplashħ. People don't understand, but anxiety and depression is exhausting, much like an actual physical fight with a professional boxer." - Juli J. If I manage to do that, I am ready for a nap. Then just the thought of taking a shower is exhausting. “I struggle to get out of bed, sometimes for hours. Instead, they think I'm being rude or purposefully antisocial." - Laura B.Ģ. “In social situations, some people don't realize I withdraw or don't speak much because of depression. To find out how depression shows itself in ways other people can't see, we asked The Mighty mental health community to share one thing people don't realize they're doing because they have depression.ġ. While some people have a hard time getting out of bed, others might get to work just fine - it's different for everyone. Depression expresses itself in many different ways, some more obvious than others. Most people imagine depression equals “really sad," and unless you've experienced depression yourself, you might not know it goes so much deeper than that. “I just want a day where it feels like I’m not falling apart anymore.This story was originally published on The Mighty and originally appeared here on 07.21.17 Here are 17 relatable quotes that depict what sadness and depression feel like: 1. If you feel you need help or just can’t seem to feel better, there are resources out there. Depression feels lonely, but you are not alone. But sometimes you kind of want to feel the pain and want to read those hard-hitting quotes that will relate to how you’re feeling.Īn important note: Although yes, it is good to let yourself feel sad, it’s important to know how to turn the tables and allow yourself to let light in again. Sometimes you want to read quotes that will make you feel better, hopeful, and less depressed. You need to feel sad sometimes and that’s okay. If you were, happiness would get boring and feel numb. As confusing as it sounds, sometimes it feels good to feel sad. Sometimes when my depression is bad, I don’t want to feel better just yet. It’s a part of life when you have depression or when something upsetting happens.
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