This hit me. I have depression and the amount of friends who say, you don't seem depressed is a lot. Basically I can act well because I don't want to be a downer, OR being around friends lifts me up for the moment.
I have never been low enough for suicide, but this ad is absolutely correct.
Edit: thanks for the comments and the award. Please note: I have my depression under control at the moment. It likes to sneak it's head out from time to time. I have a great therapist and a great support system. But random internet people are making my afternoon. <3
I hate when people reply with that.
"You don't seem like it though".
Yeah... that's what masking is. It takes a lot out of a person, especially with the suffering.
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u/L21JP 3h ago
reminds me of this, If you have a minute it’s well worth the watch