50 Photos That Prove Depression Symptoms Have No Face

This is really powerful! I'm a nurse and I pinned this to my nursing board so I can show my fellow nurses. Thank you for sharing your story, just by ready this I know that the world would not be as bright without you in it ❤

I made a very serious suicide attempt when I was 15. I was in the ICU. It wasn't a cry for help. I was sent to a psychiatrist. He talked with me for maybe 5-10 minutes. He told my mom that I wasn't depressed because I was smiling too much. Can't tell a fake smile? My older sister had been hammering into me for months that I was "being mean" to my parents by walking around looking morose, so I had taken to smiling gleefully at everyone at all times for no reason. (The incongruity of face to brain caused further distress for me.) I felt exactly as this woman describes: Like I wasn't real, like the black hole in my head that was the only thing left me -- that that wasn't even real. So, there was NOTHING left. I never recovered from that. I never thought there was help, which is why the almost-successful attempt was not a cry for help. And to this day, I still think there is no help. I thought about suicide weekly if not daily for a couple of decades. I will never shake it.

This is so true. My situation was a little different, but the judgement was still there. I'm that girl who always went to school with a smile on her face, laughed, joked around, and acted pretty silly. I was not really a serious or mature type person at school. So when I told this person who was saying something about how people who were abused had to have scars, I said I was abused but i don't have any (verbal more than physical) and he didn't believe me because I was always happy when in truth it was just a cover so that I could try and forget about it at school.

When I learnt that depression was blocked anger, most probably from a childhood experience I didn't remember, my life took a new, positive direction. I am amazed that this information is not taught in schools. I relate to how all these people felt. I had a fortune of experiences that stopped me thinking that way. I am not going to preach that it is easy to beat depression, it is not. But you can beat it.

I keep laughing every time I speak about my mental problems, suicidal thoughts including. I feel so much with this girl. Nothing makes you more depressed than when people think you have no depression.

Chester Bennington's suicide hit me incredibly hard. Whenever I was going through dark phases or sad times, I've always turned to Linkin Park music to get me through it. His raw intensity made me feel like someone understands darkness, and that I have someone to turn to. For many of his fans, his suicide has left a void that will not be filled anytime soon. I thank his bandmates for their heartfelt tribute. Their message was spot-on.

I did not expect to see this as the first picture. The feels hit right in the guts again. I can't even imagine how his family and the rest of the band feel like. Today also marks the first double-digit week of his passing. 10 weeks. In fact, in exactly an hour is when I first read the (then unconfirmed) news about his passing 10 weeks ago :(

Im listening to Linkin Park right now... <3

I'm sorry

Jesus <3 :'( I'm still so sad about this, both for our loss as fans and their loss as a family.

THIS! She describes it so well... "The worst part is that this bout snuck up on me. I recognize the familiarity of it all though. Empty Lonely Heavy Tired So tired Everything is loud Everything is annoying I have no patience I want to be left alone I want to stay in bed I don't want to work out I want to eat everything without cooking anything "

This resonated deep within my soul. "I smiled so I don't make you feel bad." Too often we don't talk about what haunts us because our loved ones will immediately try to solve your "problem" instead of just listening to what we need to say and hold us without making us feel like we have to explain ourselves. "Why are you feeling so down, then? You have so much to be thankful for". Yes, and there are tons of people who's circumstances are way worse than mine, but that doesn't mean my feelings are invalid or are to be pushed aside. Thank you for adding to my guilt, though.

Monique, I know you said nothing works. But do you have an understanding doctor willing to try different "cocktails", (as I call them)? There are many different meds, some don't work. Some make you feel like a sloth, & make it extra difficult to get out of bed. My prayers are that you find something to ease the devastating feeling of the dark hole lurking. Hugs to you. God bless. Monique you are an exceptional woman, so please don't give up. Keep fighting. ;

Dont know if it is getting bad - I do have untreated depression and anxiety disorder. Since 2020, I just blame the Govt. #FJB Depression check list: Empty - Of God. Only He can fill that spot. I try - but no religion has 'taken' yet. Lonely - Not really. Im a Loner. Always been. Heavy - Im old Tired - Im old So tired - Need to eat better - take vitamins\probiotics Everything is loud - nope Every human is annoying - YEP I have no patience - YEP I want to be left alone - YEP - Always a Loner I want to stay in bed - Only place I have to sit n watch videos I don't want to work out - What is that? Lost interest in hobbies or socializing - YEP - hate people. I want to eat everything without cooking anything - YEP

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Mercy. Hurts to look at her, hurts to learn how young she was, I hope things are better.

I distinctively remember being depressed as young as 6 years old. I first tried to commit suicide when I was eight...except I had never seen anyone kill themselves. The only notion I had of death was when I cracked my head going down the slide head first...so I tried to break my head open by knocking it against the wall while (apparently, I don't remember), screaming incoherently. People who say that children don't need to go to psychologist/psychiatrists can go f**k themselves.

That is so sad. I suffer from depression as well. It is possibly the worst disease a person can have. Still people put a stigma to it. There is something wrong with our system. If you cut your finger people will rush to your aid, but mention the idea of being overwhelmed with sadness and they turn away. I hope people are looking over this beautiful child and keep her safe from harm, and do all things possible to let her know she is loved and not alone ... In closing. If you do a search of people that have " made the grade " so to speak, that have severe depression, you may be surprised. The silent killer ...

This really worries me. She's too young to have her face and such personal history distributed on the internet by adults. Please protect her privacy and take this down.

My son has suffered that long too. He also has autism and has a mood disorder that is from his fibromyalgia. He had been bullied for being different all through the years of school. He was in the hospital for three weeks in middle school for wanting to try, and then lived with my parents for a year as a condition for his release, his relationships here were adding stress to his life. My parents saved his life. And his own strength and faith and determination. He's now 20 and the battle continues.

And this is why everyone needs to learn to listen. Appearance is not everything.

Years ago I worked with a woman who had lost her daughter when she hung herself. I was her supervisor. She sat at her work station inspecting printed circuit boards we manufactured. Her mind was not on her work so the others pitched in to conceal her mistakes. Personally, I thought it better for her to be there with others than languishing in her apartment where she found her daughter in a closet. After about three weeks she arrived at work with a big smile and gave out presents to those she had worked with even making a delicious meal from her native Ukraine. She said she was going to take a few days to be with a friend. On the month of to the day when her daughter passed Lydia took her own life in that same closet. Our company had grief managers come into the workplace to talk. One of the things I most remember was how she seemed to be feeling better. The counselor said that was a mask. That was because she had made up her mind to take her life and was at peace.

Never let your government take control of your healthcare. Or anything else!

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You're beautiful. Inside and out. I hope for peace with you. I'm trying to find my own.

I am so sorry :( I could not imagine the loss of a child this way. I have 4 teenagers. My heart is breaking for your family.

Sending love.

As a mother, my heart goes out to you for the loss of your young son. Please ignore the ignorant comments from the cruel & unfeeling people. The sad thing is that they actually think they are clever. The meaning of empathy is not even in their vocabulary. Your grief & bewilderment must be overwhelming. I hope that one day the medical community finds a cure for this bloody awful disease that manifests in diffetent ways. Again, my condolences. ;

I am so very sorry.

I was so shocked to read this I needed to discontinue reading the post Heartbreaking

Nailed it. I was wondering why my behavior is so strange. Now I know.

There is an old expression that I always try to remember. "Be kind to everyone you meet. You never know what kind of baggage they are carrying." Sometimes even just a smile to a passing stranger can make the whole difference in that person's life.

Thank you for helping us understand your inner beauty and others outer ignorance. Kindness has magical powers that people don't understand. Be gentle with yourself as well.I care about you and I don't know you. But you should write a book. Your words are powerful and effective. PLEASE keep writing!! There is an ancient saying: "To save one life is like saving the entire world". I can see you doing this. I really can. Thank you for your courage and words.

Nobody can tell what demons you are fighting in your head. Depression is an evil & exhausting disease. Please find a good doctor for some meds. There must be something to help you. And not one that makes you feel spaced out & unable to live your life. Don't give up. Sometimes it's second by second. But you are a fighter. I am sorry that you suffer from depression. Hugs to you. ;

She looks prettier in natural state to me. Wish people were always more honest

Not just hour by hour honey... minute by minute, second by second!! I've been there... Take care xx

I had a husband that stood by me and my illness for 12 years. Then he left. Then I attempted suicide 3 times. I guess it just wasn't my time to go. Now I'm on my way to building a fantastic life but those thoughts still creep in the dark corners of my mind and it makes me feel really guilty.

oh, girl. that's the tricky thing about depression. it screws up your perception of yourself. you are precious and your worth every effort. having a job or not having one won't ever change this very fact and i'm sure your family knows exactly this. death does never make anything easier for anyone. i think i know exactly how you feel. growing up as an only child to very ambitious parents, they taught me to measure the worth of a person by the number of their professional achievments. after my father became sick and had to change his job for a less prestigious one, he started spiraling downward. he hated to depend on someone (financially). it screwed up our family, for depression and chronic pain had made him an alcoholic. he died in rehab last year. no matter the still vivid memories of our struggle we would give ANYTHING to have him back. however sick and grumpy he might have been, the only thing that matters is the person. not the job, not the illness. don't give up, please.

Hey My name is Tom from Berlin, Germany You know you are not a machine which can do everyday the same. Your thoughts prove that you are a real human. Not a cold-hearted self confident business god that exploids the worlds resources, animals and other people. Feelings, emotions, self-doubts and many many, and also sometimes too many thougts make us more than any other animal in the world. That´s all part of our beautiful nature. That it how we were made. And I wish for myself and the world there would be more people like you and world would be a better place.

Have you been tested for ADHD or bipolar? I used to be the same way before I was diagnosed with ADHD at 18. I would cry at night, asking myself if I was r******d/mentally handicapped, because I wouldn't start/complete tasks, and the ones I did, I always took too long. I would internalize that sense of failure and believe that I, myself, was a failure. I'm sure your family loves you, and I'm sure you hear "you should learn to love yourself" a lot. However, I'm here to tell you, learn not to hate yourself, and no, that's not the same thing. Not hating yourself means no getting stuck inside your head about everything that is wrong with you and needs fixing and the many ways you believe you're failing yourself, everyone else, and your life in general. Beating yourself up isn't doing yourself any favors.

yes ,been there, well meaning people saying utterly stupid things. I hate " We've all been there" They are trying to make us feel they understand but succeed only in showing how little they understand. No you havn't been there - you have NO idea. Your daughter is adorable ,you are doing a great and brave job as her Mum. I pray you find something that will ease your pain and make your smile real on the inside too

I’m battling depression & I have three wonderful children, a loving husband, a stable home... depression doesn’t make sense. I’ve heard the “you have no reason to be depressed” comments. Heck, I’ve said them to myself. I hope you’re able to overcome your depression.