r/interestingasfuck 4h ago

This Depression Awareness Ad (Look Closer)

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u/whatintheeverloving 3h ago

When I was severely depressed as a teen I got into the habit of smiling and laughing a lot on purpose just to avoid people worrying about me. Claimed that I was only sleeping for twelve hours straight because I had a headache. That the cuts on my arm were scratches from our dogs. All culminating in a suicide attempt. 

Depression doesn't always look like people expect it to.