DEPRESSION (Part Three): The Weight You Cannot Explain
There’s a kind of tiredness that sleep can’t fix. The kind that eats at your heart, not your body. That’s what depression feels like — carrying a heavy load that no one else can see. You smile so people won’t ask questions, you laugh so no one suspects you’re breaking.
You tell yourself, “I should be stronger.” But strength isn’t about pretending you’re fine. Sometimes strength is sitting on the floor, crying, and still choosing to live another day.
Depression makes you question everything — your worth, your purpose, even your existence. It convinces you that no one would notice if you disappeared. And that’s the cruelest lie it tells. Because someone would notice. Someone would break if you were gone.
You may not see it now, but your life still holds meaning. You’re still part of someone’s reason to smile, even if they haven’t told you.
Please, don’t give up. Reach out — to a friend, a mentor, or even a stranger who will just listen. You’re not a burden. You’re a person who has carried too much for too long. And it’s okay to rest.
Healing is slow. Some days you’ll move forward, other days you’ll fall back. But even then, you’re still growing. You’re still fighting. You’re still here — and that means there’s still hope.
If you’ve ever felt this way, know that you’re not alone. Share this to remind someone today that their story isn’t over. Healing is still possible, and light is still real. 💛
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17 days agoDEPRESSION (Part Three): The Weight You Cannot Explain
There’s a kind of tiredness that sleep can’t fix. The kind that eats at your heart, not your body. That’s what depression feels like — carrying a heavy load that no one else can see. You smile so people won’t ask questions, you laugh so no one suspects you’re breaking.
You tell yourself, “I should be stronger.” But strength isn’t about pretending you’re fine. Sometimes strength is sitting on the floor, crying, and still choosing to live another day.
Depression makes you question everything — your worth, your purpose, even your existence. It convinces you that no one would notice if you disappeared. And that’s the cruelest lie it tells. Because someone would notice. Someone would break if you were gone.
You may not see it now, but your life still holds meaning. You’re still part of someone’s reason to smile, even if they haven’t told you.
Please, don’t give up. Reach out — to a friend, a mentor, or even a stranger who will just listen. You’re not a burden. You’re a person who has carried too much for too long. And it’s okay to rest.
Healing is slow. Some days you’ll move forward, other days you’ll fall back. But even then, you’re still growing. You’re still fighting. You’re still here — and that means there’s still hope.
If you’ve ever felt this way, know that you’re not alone. Share this to remind someone today that their story isn’t over. Healing is still possible, and light is still real. 💛