8 Things People with Depression Want You to Know

Depression and mental illness can feel like they are weighing down on the quality of life. For Giving Week 2018, Psych2Go wants to share a compilation of what people with depression what you to understand, because it's easy to make assumptions about a depressed person. Depression isn't as easy as "just" being healthier or exercising more, and it's not easy to understand why one might feel depressed. It's not that we're not trying hard enough when we are depressed; we can't snap out of it that easily. We feel like a burden when we are depressed, and don't want to annoy or bother others. We truly appreciate your efforts, but don't want you to try and "fix" us, either. Do you empathize with any of these feelings? Please remember - the Psych2Go family is always here for you, if you need someone to reach out to. Our comment section is always a very friendly and inclusive safe circle!

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[Psychgo]

Hey Psych2Goers! How was your day? Did anything exciting happen? :)

[RoyalKingA]

Depression slowly kills. If not faster. Sometimes it's normal to not want to live.

[Mel-ccgl]

One that wasn’t mentioned: depression doesn’t mean I’m never happy it just means that I can easily be overwhelmed with emotions (or none at all) and when I am I have a hard time controlling it making me feel horrible

[somebum]

Has anyone ever felt guilty for having depression? Like, my life is pretty good. I have a great family, great friends, and I don't get bullied. Yet, I feel this horrible sadness and emptiness. Does anyone else feel the same?

[hashtaglol]

"it's not as easy as eating healthy and working out"


As if eating healthy and working out is already complicated enough on its own

Thx 4 the likes :D

[Emmelmpau]

9: For fuck's sake, depression is _not_ some temporary illness. You can't just throw us at clinically tone -deaf therapists and expect us to trust them after two/three sessions, if at all even. We don't just "overcome" and "get over" depression. It sticks with you even after the short-term issues go away. A support system run on victim-blaming is one bound to collapse.

Not having any friends of my own, it is genuinely sickening to see how apathetic people can be in addressing mental health when trying to brush it under the rug doesn't work. They just ignore you and pretend it'll resolve itself on its own. Either that or they risk you along and undo any progress you may have made.Edit: So I've taken to reading through the comments, and I can't help but be completely _infuriated _ that you all have to go through this. The fact that it's striking the younger generation so horribly makes my blood boil, but I'm genuinely touched that my words could be interpreted as a way to connect and vent.

[s.tagerius]

Depression needs to be talked about more.

[peacemaker]

Depression is like drowning in a lake with people around but they choose not to help, you hold your breath for long until you have to give up and take in that water

[caitlynn_]

After the horrible day that I had today, I was very close to snapping. I was close to ending it all, but then I saw this. Even though it may only be a simple video, it still helped me. It reminded me of why I am living and why I should keep on living. It reminded me of all the great things I have done and all the great people I have met. It reminded me that I am not alone in this world. So, thank you very much.

[secret]

Damn depression hits me hard and I just wanted one loyal friend.... *one* that to much to ask for?

[SinjinTaidjeKhan]

Last comment...A guy/girl is walking along the street when suddenly this big hole appears in the sidewalk. The person falls in. The top of the hole is just out of his/her reach and the sides are too slick to climb up. The person sees a family member or friend of theirs walk by. "Hey! I've fallen in this hole. I can't get out. Can you help me?!" The family member or friend says "I love you, but if you had paid attention to where you were going, been better, worked harder at avoiding that situation, you would not have fallen into the hole you are in, in the first place. Sorry" And walks on. A short time later, He/She sees this reverend/priest walk by. He/She calls out, "Hey, father! Can you help me get out of this hole?" The priest thinks for a moment and says "I'll say a prayer for you" And walks on. After a little while longer, a doctor walks by. Again the man/woman cries out. "Doctor! Hey, Doctor! Can you help me get out of this hole?" The doctor thinks for a moment and says "I'll write you a prescription" and walks on. After a while longer, just when the person in the hole was about to give up, a regular person walks by. The first person calls out "Hey! Hey, please! Can you help me get out of this hole?!" The second person thinks for a moment then jumps into the hole. The first person looks bewildered then says "What are you doing?! Now we're both stuck in this hole!" The second person smiles and says "Yeah, but I know the way out". So long as we depressives stick together, help each other out, are there for each other, we'll make sure we all climb out of this hole. We will find a cure for this disease. All of us. I hope this helps ;)

[imcaydence]

I hate when people get mad at me because I don't want to talk about things and I also hate when people say "haha lol now I'm depressed" because they don't understand what it's really like and it makes me feel like I can't get help because I'm going to be shamed for it

[tessakutesa]

My family doesn't understand how and why people get depression and suicidal and why people 'choose' to stay depressed. I hope they understand a lot of things our brain and body do cannot be controlled.

[andresvillagra]

"Don't be sad"... the best advice you could ever give to a depressed person.





I'm being sarcastic 😜

[sharlie]

i hate how true it is
my girlfriend is suffering from depression, and all of our friends from college never seem to understand that she's having nervous breakdowns, or that she's not just sad because she got a bad grade. i hate having to tell them every time that she's not doing any of that for show and that she's not someone who cries from every single thing. i just wish they'd understood and stopped invalidating her feelings

[EchoBlox]

I'm really glad that you posted this, thanks.
I was recently diagnosed with depression and social anxiety, and people discovered I had suicidal tendencies. All points you brought up are true

[elangbam]

I wish people listen more to me explaining how I feel without being judged or asking why I feel this way. I dont know too. I only want you to LISTEN not tell me that I shouldnt feel this way cuz I know too well its wrong. Just understand the fact that this shit is hard. Just make me atleast comfirtable talking to you. Thats the best thing I could ask for.

[meggie]

And that’s what I want my friends and family understand

[R_HeavyBones]

depressed people, I am here for hugs <3

[lyson_rose]

9. Prescription drugs aren't always a cure.

Medicine and prescriptions can help a long way with people who struggle with depression. It has definitely helped me with having enough energy to get out of bed and go to school. But it doesn't solve or cure depression for some people, and it is a very hurtful stigma. It can invalidate or ignore that dealing with depression is a long journey. Cant always be fixed by taking medicine. It can make the person have a hard time to ask help because they are already getting help in a form of medicine.