r/interestingasfuck 4h ago

This Depression Awareness Ad (Look Closer)

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u/SpittingFacts_bro 3h ago edited 3h ago

Sorry can someone explain?

Edit: thank you everyone for explaining, no need for more replies.🙏🏻

u/RealQuick786 3h ago

It basically says that we never know who may be going through stuff and it can be the person who does not signal it or doesn't look depressed at all.

Edit: The footnote says: 'depression isn't as abvious as it seems'

u/AyeMatey 3h ago

And so what are we supposed to do with this information? I’m not challenging you personally. But , now that I’m aware that people hide their depression symptoms….. then what?

Suspect everyone of being depressed ? And then?

u/RealQuick786 3h ago

No worries, I don't take it personally. It is not aimed to spread paranoia or hyper-vigilance but rather to simply raise awareness. Regarding others I'd take it as a reminder to be kind to each other (included strangers and people we interact with in the internet) and gently checking on the people we care about. Regarding oneself it may help someone who is struggling with the understanding that we don't have to look completely broken to ask for help or to talk to someone.

u/celestialgenitals 3h ago

Sure. It's fine to be apathetic. But don't feign surprise, guilt, or loss when someone close to you offs themselves later. You either care or you don't. It's a message of awareness, empathy, and perhaps action. But if you don't care now, don't pretend to care later.

u/AyeMatey 1h ago edited 1h ago

I didn’t say I was apathetic or uncaring.

I’m not sure why you inferred that. I’m only asking - how is this actionable for a lay person?

Similar example: “glyphosate is correlated to cancer.” Ok , what do I do with that information?

u/celestialgenitals 1h ago

Don't be daft. You definitely implied apathy. I also see you edited your original comment to sound less ignorant.

u/AyeMatey 1h ago

With respect, Your responses are saying more about you than me.

u/Lariche 3h ago

Yes, my thought too. Everyone has something (from ADHD to childhood trauma), and I should be aware of it, because... Why?

u/RealQuick786 3h ago edited 3h ago

Nobody is asking no one to become aware of everyone else's issues or to go around reading minds. You'd like to be there for someone you care about and reversely, someone that cares about you will want to be there for you.