depression

It is not just a matter of feeling sad; discover an honest view of the mental, emotional and physical toll of clinical depression.

I Think I'm Dying
I Think I’m Dying Part 1: I never talk about my feelings or mention how empty I feel out loud so I guess I’ll write about it.
By Kristen .B7 years ago in Psyche
Hello, My Name Is Depression
Warning: Triggers of depression, anxiety, suicide, and self-harm. 5 I was first 10 years old when you came knocking at my door. I was a tall, short-haired fifth grader. I seemed pretty average, I really wasn’t anything special, but I was hiding a secret: I was depressed. At the time I was bullied by some of the popular kids and even by my own friends. I mean I don’t blame them, I was shy and short-tempered. My dad had been verbally abusive my whole life, he constantly put me down, and it took a huge toll on my self-esteem. At that point in time I had nothing and no one; it was the first time I wanted to commit suicide, and it I wasn’t the last. I thought that feeling would go away, but it never really did.
By deleted7 years ago in Psyche
Simple Ways to Fight Your Constant Sadness
It can be very hard to go through life when you are always feeling sad. This is something that a certain portion of our population has to deal with on a regular basis. Unless you are feeling happy most of the time, you may be struggling with feelings of constant sadness. This is why it is so important to learn simple ways to fight your constant sadness.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Psyche
Depression
I'm just going to straight up say it: I AM DEPRESSED. I have not said these words out loud to anyone. Not a single person. Not even the people I love. Not my boyfriend of three years...
By K S7 years ago in Psyche
I'm Still Learning
It's after 1 AM on a Thursday night (I guess it's technically Friday now), and I'm still awake. No, I'm not drunk or doing work. I'm actually procrastinating all of my work if I'm being honest. No, right now I'm just sad. I couldn't tell you why, but I am. Not the scary or crazy kind of sad, just a little bit sad. And you now what? That's okay.
By Hannah York 7 years ago in Psyche
Depression Can Make You Feel Like You're Drowning, but You're Not
I’m suffocating. I can’t breathe. My feelings are shutting down. I’m obliviously numb to any sort of feeling or emotion. I don’t want to talk to anyone, don’t want to hang out with friends; everything that I love, everything that I have fun doing, does not bring happiness into my life; it’s as I’m drowning and no one is helping, they are just watching me fall to the bottom.
By Christina Scanlon7 years ago in Psyche
Fighting Depression and Finding Your Purpose: A Guide for Teens and Others
When you’re suffering from depression or other mental health issues, it can be difficult to get anything done. You may find yourself staring off into space, feeling as if nothing matters, or that you need impossible amounts of energy just to get up and start working. You can feel frustrated by your work, angry at the path that you’ve taken in life, and even find your work intimidating and overwhelming.
By Casey Chesterfield7 years ago in Psyche
Depression
I knew I had been "depressed" for a while, but I realized it was getting worse and more persistent. I was letting my daily thoughts affect my perceptions of situations. I wasn't taking action in my life anymore. I did not care to share my opinions or express my thoughts and ideas. I felt weak and insecure. I felt ugly, stupid, and worthless. I rarely straightened my hair or did my makeup anymore. I remember I constantly told myself I felt "stuck." Later on, I realized that was a perfect depiction of what depression was like. Trust me, I Googled the shit out of mental illnesses and depression for a long time. Back in high school, I used to care about my fashionable outfits and spoiling myself. By a certain point, I was no longer myself anymore due to life circumstances... and this lasted a few years. I realized I developed a Netflix and food addiction because, at the time, it was the only thing that gave me (short-term) fulfillment. Everyone experiences depression and anxiety differently. But for me, I felt it was debilitating and I was just not "present" in my own life anymore. I did not care about a single thing whatsoever. I was never the person to be "suicidal," but I definitely was killing myself in other mental and physical ways.
By Tonya Narzinsky7 years ago in Psyche
Some Days I'm Drowning, but I'm Learning to Swim
I let myself sink into the warm water, feeling it lap at my skin as I crouch into the claw-foot bathtub. But I barely feel the warmth. All I feel is a creeping numbness sweeping through me as I slosh the water over the side of the porcelain and onto the checkered tile. I lower my body to coat my hair in the water. Then I lower further, sinking beneath the surface and holding my breath. I count the seconds in my head...
By Eva A. Schellinger7 years ago in Psyche
Mental Illness Is a Prison
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not okay. Every thought that runs through my head is plagued by thoughts of just ending my life. I have periods when I’m completely fine, and then other times I enter this black hole of sadness with no way out. I feel nothing. Every bad decision, every single interaction I’ve had is corrupted into sadness. It’s a vicious cycle with no end.
By Christina Scanlon7 years ago in Psyche
I'm Really Not Okay
The truth has to come out eventually, doesn't it? There's only so long one can pretend to hide behind a smile until eventually the cracks begin to appear, right?
By Jord Tury7 years ago in Psyche
Depression Sucks
In 2008, I had my very first touch of depression. I was a Goth girl in high school who knew different people from different cliques, but never belonged to one. I had friends, each with their own problems, but I never saw the depression coming.
By Luna Fae7 years ago in Psyche