It's so unfair for your mom to say stuff like that! "You look okay, so you must be fine!"

That is literally how most depressed people are! I struggled for years, hiding my breakdowns and my anxiety, saying I was fine. I thought that because I acted fine, I couldn't be depressed!

I went for years without seeking help because I always thought depression had to be constantly crying and feeling worthless. But it's not.

It looks like life is really rough for you right now, and I wish I could be there for you in more than just text form. But please remember that all of us here are people, sitting on the other side of the screen, seeing you struggle. And we support you. We care about you. We want you to feel better. I want you to feel better. <

Take care of yourself. Get some rest. Cry if you need to. Take time to remember that your emotions are valid and important no matter what other people say. You know yourself better than anyone else. You know how you feel.