Depression Is Weird, Isn’t It?

Depression is strange. One moment, everything seems fine. You’re in motion, doing what you normally do—maybe even checking in on a friend who’s struggling. You offer the pep talk, mix in some compassion, try to lift them up. You remind them they’re not alone.

But then the next day hits, and suddenly it’s *you* in the pit. You wake up feeling like nothing. Heavy. Numb. That same treatment you offered to someone else—you now have to give to yourself, and it doesn’t always work.

When a depressive episode strikes, it feels like something has taken over. You’re not yourself. There’s grief, shame, and a powerful urge to disappear. It’s hard to explain how dramatically the world changes—how vibrant moments turn grey, how joy becomes distant, and how even getting out of bed feels like lifting a mountain.

People often say, “Just think positive,” but they don’t see the fog that distorts everything. Every day becomes a battle to reclaim some sense of peace, some sliver of light. You fight to stay present, to stay connected, to not let the weight pull you under.

If you’re in that place right now, you’re not weak. You’re not broken. And you are definitely not alone.

Need someone to talk to?

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 (24/7, free and confidential)
• NAMI HelpLine – 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “HELPLINE” to 62640
• Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741
• Befrienders Worldwide – For international support options

You are seen. You are valued. Keep going, one breath at a time.