“Most people don’t realize anger, instead of sadness, can be the main symptom of depression.” - Kristen F. “No matter how much actual sleep I get, whether I’m up all night thinking and crying or I have managed to actually cry myself to sleep early - I’m still constantly exhausted.” - Sara E. ‘Hanging on by a thread’ would be the ‘honest’ translation.” - Elizabeth R. “When people ask how I’m doing, this is the only socially appropriate answer that implies that things aren’t easy right now. “In response to the question ‘How’s it going?’ I sometimes simply say, ‘It’s going,’ or, ‘I’m surviving.’” - Jackie R. So, I am trying to just be authentic and not ashamed of my depression.” - John M. But sometimes when I’m asked, ‘How are you today?’ I will respond, ‘Medium’ when I really mean ‘Terrible.’ I secretly hope they decipher my codes and hidden meanings, but I have realized it rarely works. “I try to be authentic by saying, ‘I’m not doing well today’ and trust in being vulnerable. So far I’ve only experienced one person catching on to this, but usually people only respond with, ‘Yeah, I want to go to ’ or something like that.” - Ole H. “Variants of this can sometimes be a sign that I’m stuck in a depressive bubble and need an out, even if that’s going to a place nearby for a day or two. “I need to go/visit someplace new/I want to travel.” I may just cover it up with ‘I’m just tired.’” - Mandy M. I’m usually very responsive on my phone and social media. It is so much simpler to say I’m not feeling well than trying to explain everything else going on.” - Kathryn W. I say this when I’m not entirely sure of what I’m feeling, but know my depression and anxiety are acting up worse than usual or if my brain is attacking me. “It is such a simple and vague statement but can hide so much behind it.
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