Depression has "press"ure in the name
Pressure sometimes leaves a mark. an imprint. a dent. a *depression* yes. sometimes depression feels like pressure. Pressure to wear an "okay" mask around others. Pressure to do the small things around your house. Pressure to take care of yourself. Yelling at yourself constantly to DO a thing you can't get yourself to do. I know it can be hard to recognize the signs sometimes. for yourself or for others. sometimes those who smile the brightest *arent* okay. They are adding pressure to themselves to *be*. To be normal. to be presentable. to be *there*. for those who resonate with this message - medicine is not failure. Depression has proven medication available. check with your community therapist/psychiatrist. There is help. You don't have to fight yourself constantly. I was reminded that the holidays are rough for many. December/January is the darkest time of the year, which increases seasonal depressive feelings. For many, this may be their hardest season - and it's okay to seek help. you can be okay. And I know this might be a bit of a dark reality - but PLEASE if you are in danger or at risk, check this resource for a help line in YOUR COUNTRY: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/ YOU can be okay. Even if right now you *aren't okay* under the mask. There is hope. There is help. And we want you here