Depression

Depression

Depression is a
Soul sucking beast and
Leaves only an Empty Shell

Depression is a:
Void of emotion
Motivation
Energy
Stressful

Depression looks like:
Sleeping all day
Staring into a blank TV screen
Not caring
Not being bored of doing nothing all day
A daily struggle to do basic things

Depression makes it hard to
Shower
Get dressed
Make food
Clean
Care
Reciprocate love
Do anything normal

Depression affects
The depressed
Families
Partners
Friends
Co-workers

Friends try to help
They don't know what to say
Seek professional help
Referrals are months away


Progress?
Is baby steps
Is self-advocacy
Is process, not product
Is support systems advocating
Is governments putting money into mental health services
Progress is not falling deeper into depression
Progress is maintaining a plateau
Progress is status quo

Depression