the thing about depression
that normal people
don’t get
is it isn’t sadness
it is
but it is not
as well
it comes
to give kisses
when you are happy
draping you
in too hot hugs
bringing the world
into it’s control
it is a lack
of motivation
an inability to act
on basic human need
to vanish
to avoid
falling in on yourself
it is exhaustion
it is letting the things
others ignore
take root
own every movement
irregardless
of the effect
it is
all of that
none of that
everything
nothing
all screaming silently
at once
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Great piece.
However, I struggle with defining depression. It seems that everyone is convinced that they know the real definition. They are convinced that they are the only ones who have it and others are just sad/ tired/ whathave you.
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It’s like describing the sunrise, no two see it or experience it the same
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Agreed. So why are people so quick to point out that others are wrong about their feelings of depression?
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if they don’t have it they seem to think it is just an excuse. in my experience at least. they don’t understand so they assume it is a choice. not realizing that is only making it worse.
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But doesn’t that seem like a cop out? It sounds like a psychological response – you found me guilty, therefore, I will discredit you?
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I don’t know. Depression is each person’s personal lover. It is undefinable to others so it seems like a dream to them.
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Well said Sir, well said!
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Thank you, my friend. Just simple truth
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You’re not wrong there 👍🏻
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It’s like an uncomfortable blanket that is too heavy
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It’s true descriptions
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