21 things

I don't usually share things like this because they're lame, but the images made it kind of funny.

21 Things Nobody Tells You About Depression

that was kinda cool!
nigh on all of those things are true but the colourful captions and funny pics make it almost seem like that it isn't so bad. better than seeing dull and soul-crushing images!
weirdly helpful in a way!

Very good points

And I am VERY familiar with all them but they missed the big one: "I was sad once too", or "everyone feels sad now and then"

This is roughly the equivalent of telling someone with epilepsy that you have a slight tic now and then, a cancer patient that you had a really bad cough or someone who lost a leg to diabetes that you stubbed your toe once and are pretty sure you broke it!

AAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

They are only attempting to liken a somewhat similar experience to yours so as to display compassion and understanding.

It made some very good points. There is so much to take in and realize that everything changes. And everyone's experiences are different.

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Thanks for posting this! I agree, the images are great and I didn't find most of the information points to be lame. I found them more perceptive and useful than the usual kind of thing you get from any list of "things about depression."

Yep, I had to cut and paste a few of the ones that either made me laugh or really applied to me. Humor me.


Unfortunately, I use this one to justify avoiding trying to strengthen friendships and relationships. I figure if I bore and annoy myself much of the time, why would I want to inflict myself on someone I like?

The mention of the bowl of cereal reminded me of my struggle with bag salad. When bag salad first became available (in the early 90s I think?) I thought it was for lazy people. Now when I'm really down, tearing the bag open seems like a huge effort. Well, it is really tough plastic, and the kitchen scissors are usually not in their place.

This one really got to me. It's not that I didn't already know this. It's just that when I read this, it suddenly hit me that this is yet another way that depression can derail your life. When you've been having problems thinking clearly about the future for much of the time since 1987, you eventually realize that the best part of your adult life has fallen victim to your illness.

thank you for sharing.

i like the pictures too

"Everyday tasks will feel overwhelming" I can certainly relate to that. Just going to the local grocery store is a choir.