Depression to me is....

Having to make problems seem worse so people don't dismiss you as being sensitive

Being tired for no reason

Lacking motivation for no reason

Being fine one day and down the next

Struggling to explain yourself to peers, bosses, etc.

Feeling judged

Being accused of being weak

Striving to feel better even when you feel worse

Wanting someone to just understand and not ask for an explanation

Making goals for the day that would seem insignificant to others

Feeling bad, then feeling bad about feeling bad, and then feeling worse about everything

A dark hole that is difficult to escape from

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But my depression doesn't define me. Depression doesn't rule me. Depression is not my life. It is part of my life. It is always there but it is also me. Depression is a nuisance but it always is familiar. Depression impacts me but does not own me. It does not make me weak. It does not make me lesser. It does not mean I can't live life to the fullest extent possible.

These are my thoughts on depression. Feel free to share yours'.