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I wrote this post because I was having one of those days where my Depression was really bad, and, as well-meaning as people are, so many people still don’t understand Depression.
So I did what I do — I wrote an intensely personal, slightly rambling, blogpost, trying to explain what Depression can be like.
This was the result — not entirely sure how helpful and/or readable it is, but here we are!
(Warning: as you can probably tell, this post is about Depression. It also includes brief references to ableism, suicidal thoughts, suicidality, and passive suicidality.)
PLEASE be careful while reading! Especially if you struggle with mental health problems (I did the brutally honest thing I do sometimes…)
Full disclaimer time:
I am not a mental health or medical professional.
I am someone with personal experience of Depression and Anxiety, and this post is based on my own experiences only.
Mental health problems are intensely personal and therefore have a range of complex, varied, and valid experiences.