They think your life is perfect 🎭

[fightfan]

This is how depression actually displays itself

[PersonisDelulu]

If we try to express it.. People say we’re overreacting but the problem is it’s new FOR THEM; how painful and sad we are.. They are just not accepting us! They think they’re the only one. In my class, hiding all of my problems, i have to display myself as a perfect showpiece even though i’m broken from inside and am fixed with tape to show people im fine.
Edit- Take care, people. The whole world is selfish except for our family… :(

[SamKesslerMedia]

If you can’t show pain around a friend group…. It’s the wrong group. Period.

If your friends don’t support you through the ups and downs, they aren’t friends - they’re using you.

I know cause I am the funny friend but I have NO qualms with letting people know when things aren’t right.

This has led me to a group of people who I can tell everything. And I love them for it.

[funwithhannah]

Fr like depression comes in so many forms, it’s not just what you can see.

[oligamer]

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[yourmdycactus]

This really reflects middle school life, each period, each class, every minute. I show happiness, deeply down I have insecurities

[Jemzijen]

It's so hard to hold in during the moments when you're sad as that clown friend. I always squeeze it in, no matter what, just to come cheerful and smiley for my friends again.

[VTX-Content]

Every time there's a problem in your life.. Just smile and say. *"You aren't the only one who goes through the ups and downs of life"*

[Dot__]

Being the therapist and funny friend, I have no one to talk to. They think everything in my life is awesome, but I have depression and thought of ending it multiple times… it’s always hard to be the one smiling 🙂

[IsabellaMiller-fy]

I am literally that friend. It is so hard sometimes it’s like you just can’t use REAL emotions when times are tough.

[myas_.equine]

this is sadly relatable, my friends at school just expect be to be happy all the time but I can’t do it anymore. i feel like I have to put on a display and cover my own pain just for their enjoyment. I just can’t.

[luna_hateschicken]

As someone with undiagnosed depression who has recently started self harming and having suicidal thoughts, it's really the same. I've always been the funny person in the group, and still am. Yesterday I tried to vent to a friend, she started saying that I wasn't cool trying to make up me being suicidal and start self harming. She said I didn't have anything to be depressed about in my life. People really don't know what someone goes through behind closed doors, this is why you should always just be a little more understanding.

Edit: Thank you so much for looking out for me. I really appreciate it ❤️. I hope things gets better for everyone, too!

[thehawk]

This was my life in public school. Couldn’t show pain, weakness, home problems. Only strength, courage and laughing. No matter how hard it was

[YOLO-_skz]

This so so true. The first time my friends say me cry, they were shocked, they thought I was a happy go lucky person who is always smiling and laughing. That’s when I realized that I didn’t really show them much of who I am

[JananiR.S]

Today, I felt broken and I cant help but cry to my mom about my feelings that how I'm the one who constantly smiling but can't able to express my feelings around my friends .My mom she was so beautiful, she encouraged me and make my mood up and made me felt that I'm not worthless and pointed out all my positive things. She was my bestestt friend . We all have to remember that we have our parents or there will be atleast one person who stands with u and rely on you. You are the world to them. Whenever u feel low think about them and move on. Always stay HAPPY❤

[laylascarlett]

Yeah. A girl who was my friend before once saw me crying because some girls were being mean to me. Instead of supporting me, she said “It’s not that deep”. :(

[SiennaFletcher-bdhq]

The depressed friend is always sad and being comforted

The happy friend is always better at hiding it and holding it in

[LindaAdams-zphx]

Love your perspective, it's like a breath of fresh air in a sea of sameness.

[AndreanReygon]

They do think my life is perfect, but everything it's gone. I alone now and just sit at home in my room :)... I still remember how fun they are having me making them laugh.

[Almondmilk_]

Victoria you just described my life...lot of problems happens in my life but never fails to put a smile on my face for others and my friends thinks im perfect. My mom hype me up in every problem...i love you girl and lysm guys❤❤ stay strong...never give up❤