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True, but what they mean is that it isn't ALWAYS those things. And that's the point. People stereotype depression as though dark rooms and crying is the ONLY thing it is.

I love my job, but got injured at work... I may be out for the next six months, lose my place, and I've been curled up in bed with knee pain for three days straight. I was highly regarded and relied upon as a pallet breaker, mover, and a smart li'l thinker who could get stuff done because I knew how... One jenky knee later after that injury and all I see now is dark rooms and crying.

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crying wont solve anything though

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This perfectly describes depression. Also not knowing how to even start to change

"Try a walk in nature?!?, going out with friends?!, having your hair done?!" Yep, of course it'll work /s

I wish I could have more cats.

I never understood the logic of the starving children in Africa speech.

dude literally, my dad was an exchange student in Germany and his host family was like "finish your food, there are starving kids out there." and my dad said (in German) "put this mush in an envelope and send it to them, then." perhaps my dad and your bestie are related.... *twilight zone theme plays*

My mom has a story about this! She used to babysit for her friend (friend has a son the same age as my older sister) when he was little, and one day they were eating lunch when one of those starving kids commercials came on. Friend’s son asked if there was a way for him to send his lunch to them so they wouldn’t be hungry. My sister, however, had a different take on the matter. According to my mom, she said: "Thems' daddies need to go to work and get a job." To answer everyone’s burning question, no my sister has not changed.

I mean, your friend is right though. If our parents care so much about them kids over there, send some food. Talking about the issue isn't gonna fix it.

People like that... 🤬 Would he get it? Though he doesn't sound worth keeping in contact with in any form IMO. I'm sorry you suffered at his hands and hope you are doing okay. You are 100% correct, no child should suffer at the hands of anyone but especially not the very people who are supposed to love and care for them. It is, horrifyingly, more common than people realise. That does not invalidate anyone's suffering, each case is terrible in its own right and so heart-breaking.

Sending hugs.❣

Nobody says it to me, but I say it to myself. It sometimes helps. But not always

I'm putting this on a plaque

Done it twice as well. Wishing you all the strength you need.

This Too Shall Pass. Take it one step at a time. You'll get there.

you got this! We're rooting for you!

Just my theory is it gets harder both because you tend to have more responsibilities as you get older that you have to show up for, but also because your life experience makes you much harder on yourself. Take care of yourself. We're all rooting for you.

I believe in you. You can do it

I'm proud of you. You have shown more strength and courage than you probably thought you had. You can indeed do it, and it never gets easier, unfortunately. I believe in you, and lots of us here do as well. If you wanna vent, please feel free. And if I can help at all, please let me know?

It’s especially harder (I’m 48) when you’re older, I’d recommending looking into some wisdom traditions whatever resonates with you.

You can do this! If you ever need someone to talk to, we pandas are happy to help!

You got this!!!

you CAN do this. And you will. I know it's f*****g hard, but I know you can do it. You're in my heart Jaekry.

I feel your pain. My trick now is to try and accomplish ONE single thing at least during the day. Grocery shopping. Writing that email. Taking care of laundry. Go for a bike ride. Making a call. Taking a call. These, and thousands other little things: at the end of the day, if even only one of them is done, it's relieving. All the positive vibes to you, and kudos to your efforts 💕

I am rooting for you!

Luckily I'm not suicidal, never have been. I still enjoy life. But I'm so exhausted from all the thinking, the emotions, the burmout, the long covid following that. Insomnia, cortisol through the roof, weight gain because of that. Ugh.

And it may be next to, if not impossible to do it by yourself. Please get help if you need it. There’s no shame in needing it, nor in asking for it. Sometimes the load is just too heavy to carry alone. Spoken from experience.

You're stronger than you think.

Just recognising it, and admitting it publicly, it's a proof of strenght. All the best for your journey to overcome and heal, none says it's gonna be painless but surely it's gonna be worthy 💕

We're here My o My ✊

You are absolutely stronger than you think. Everyday you do battle with your own brain and survive. If that’s not strong, I don’t know what is. Depression lies!

For reasons not really understandable to my parents, I have serious mental disturbance everytime i have to be around or hear about my uncle and his wife. I have decided to cut off from them for most parts after marriage but parents resent me for this bit. They want me to be cordial to them but I just revolt. Its easier for me but i end up hurting my extremely loving parents.

Even more important if they are relations. They're usually the reason for your mental issues most times. It's hard to do but worth it to be free from toxic people.