“You don’t look depressed.”
“You just need to be more positive.”
Let’s stop saying these things — and start understanding them.
MYTH 1: Depression = sadness
FACT: It’s so much more. It’s fatigue, brain fog, emptiness, irritability, and loss of motivation — all rolled into one heavy blanket. Depression can feel like your energy, motivation, and joy have been switched off. It affects your body, thoughts, and emotions — not just your mood.
MYTH 2: You can “snap out of it.”
FACT: You can’t. Depression isn’t a mindset problem; it’s a mental health condition that needs care, not shame. You can’t “think away” depression. It’s not weakness — it’s an illness. Healing takes time, treatment, and compassion, not willpower alone.
MYTH 3: If your life looks good, you can’t be depressed.
FACT: You can have love, success, and stability — and still struggle internally. Depression doesn’t check your resume. Depression doesn’t care how successful or loved you are. You can have everything and still feel empty. It’s internal — not circumstantial.
MYTH 4: Talking about it makes it worse.
FACT: Talking helps. Silence makes people feel isolated. Real conversations break the stigma. Honest conversations open doors to understanding and support.
MYTH 5: Antidepressants are a “cop-out”.
FACT: They’re a lifeline for many. They don’t erase emotions — they help restore balance so healing can begin. Medication isn’t a weakness — it’s one of many tools that can help. Sometimes it’s what allows therapy and healing to work.
Truth:
Depression doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you’re fighting battles most can’t see — and still showing up. That’s strength.
#MentalHealthAwareness #DepressionSupport #EndTheStigma #YouAreNotAlone #SelfCare #HealingJourney
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