Some people with depression
- cannot get out of bed. Some can.
- cannot keep a job. Some can.
- cannot eat. Some can.
- cannot stop eating. Some can.
- self-harm. Some don’t.
- are suicidal. Some aren’t.
- take medication. Some don’t.
- have more bad days than others
- have more support systems than others
My point is that depression is not universal and while there is a general cluster of symptoms, it manifests differently in everyone. You can’t always spot depression on the street, in the grocery store, or at them gym. Depression doesn’t always jump out at you and let you know that there’s a person who is hurting deeply. Don’t contribute to stigmatization.
