While there are many people who struggle to understand it, being clinically depressed is much different than being upset or having any sort of emotional response to challenges faced in life. Depression can vary in severity and can put a strain on every aspect of a person's life. This mental disorder makes it harder for a person to perform important tasks at work or school, navigate personal relationships and enjoy activities they take interest in, furthermore, depression symptoms are known to cause a great deal of suffering.

Sadly, depression is far from rare. In fact, it's of the most common mental disorders. According to the World Health Organization, as many as 300 million people of all ages suffer from this mental illness, making it the leading cause of disability worldwide. Despite the fact that there are a variety of effective treatments in fighting depression, due to reasons such as social stigma, common misconceptions about the mental health disorder, financial issues, failing to get the correct diagnosis, and many more, a lot of people don't get treated and continue living with depression.

If you are one of those people who are suffering from this disorder, the good news is that you're not going through this alone. Recently, #HowIFightDepression started trending on Twitter with hundreds of people eager to share what helps them cope with this disorder in hopes that their tips will help others. Scroll down below for some of the best advice people have shared.

 

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No one knows how bad mine is coz I hide it very well, it is easier to hide it than talk about it.

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I'm feeling really down, I make a To Do list. It literally starts with "Get out of bed. Eat breakfast. Watch TV." And then I add small, achievable tasks for the day.

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    Laura Habermehl
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what depression is, it's lies, all lies that come from your own head. It builds a false reality around you and makes you feel helpless, numb, and lost in the darkness. If you can replace depression with reality, with hope, literally change the way your brain thinks, even subconsciously, it's possible to improve. That's how I did it. After ten years, I don't have depression anymore.

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This seems to be such a difficult concept for people to swallow. No matter how many times I tell people (anyone. Friends, Family, clients, etc.)... over and over... they always, somewhere, somehow ask... "So is it done yet? You fix it yet?" - No... it's not DONE. It's never "done".

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sadly lost my beloved dog/best friend 5 years ago and she helped me so much. She could tell when I was down and would comfort me. Some people may not understand this but her loss effected me more than any other loss including family, pregnancy loss etc. There will always be a special place in my heart for her, she was the best dog ever.

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    Kaisu
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It doesn't mean you're not tough even if you can't get anything done one day, it just means you're tough because you managed to make it through the day <3

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    Mary Rose Kent
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Belly-kissing Boy! I can see how His Gorgeousness might be the moment of inspiration you need. The late, great Petrushka got me through some very bleak days just by sleeping on the pillow next to mine.

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reminds me of something I posted on my page a long time ago. It was phrased like, "Bond, James Bond. And you are?" "Berry, Strawberry."

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    Randy Dhuyvetter
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fighting depression isn't a battle, it's a war. Some battles you win, some you lose. What matters is staying in the fight.

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    Reyna Blake
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This. I don't "self medicate" with drugs but with food. It is why I am so heavy-set. My depression has been a part of me my entire life, and sometimes I get so tired of fighting. I get tired of struggling and the voice in my head, that tells me I'm not worth it anyway, gets so strong. It is posts like this and music that help me.

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    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if you have no one and can't afford therapy or medication?

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    Kaisu
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dog hugs always make me feel better, even if I'm having a really bad mental day ❤️

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    Tammy Ralph
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lily is beautiful, I love her smile, we are so lucky that dogs exist.

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    Mary Rose Kent
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They’re really beautiful. I especially like the one in the bottom right corner. I would happily buy that one in the bottom right corner.

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somewhere I read : if you are having a bad day , remember it is just a bad day ( or week) Not a bad life.

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