Some things we wish others knew.
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| | | Q | | What's one thing you wish people knew about living with depression? | | | | A | | "Just because I'm smiling and laughing doesn't mean that my depression is gone." — Sara McTigue, Bezzy senior editor
"Depression is not the same for everyone and comes in many different levels. Some people can't even get out of bed, while others are working, going to school, etc., but have overwhelming feelings of sadness inside. It's very difficult to share, especially when someone says, 'You have so many things to be thankful for.' Yes, I know I do, but my body takes over, and sometimes I don't even know why I'm sad. That often leads to internalizing the emotion. Many people won't say, 'I'm depressed.' I often find myself saying, 'I'm sorry I haven't been a good friend. I've really been in a funk.'" — Heidi Smith, coaching operations manager
"I wish people would stop saying 'Snap out of it!' or expect you to be able to compartmentalize your life by putting your depression into a neat little box while you attend to other daily functions like work or caregiving. It just doesn't work this way. Some days, when depression hits hard, it envelops your entire being and can be debilitating.
I also want to share something I often hear from friends and family: 'I hope this won't last very long,' or 'I hope you regain your good mood soon.' Although well-meaning, this wish holds an assumption that 'recovery' from depression is a linear process and that there's a certain timeline that they expect you to get out of your depressive mood." — Louisa Wah, content marketing manager
"Well-intentioned friends and family have told me, 'You know what you need to do,' regarding self-care practices. But I need them to know that reaching out to share my situation took so much courage and energy. That comment can feel dismissive when I'm struggling to do the things I need to do to help myself.
If someone loops you into how depressed they are, consider asking how you can support them. If you're not in a place to hear them or support them, tell them that gently. It's important to set boundaries and expectations." — Samantha Costa, Bezzy editor | | | | Responses have been edited for clarity.
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