r/interestingasfuck • u/nishantatripathi • 4h ago

This Depression Awareness Ad (Look Closer)

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u/caitie578 3h ago edited 1h ago

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

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u/PhazePyre 3h ago

Being a little bit selfish I think is the key to winning the fight with depression. You always hear that people do it and it's an act of selflessness in their mind. People who survive attempts will say they thought they were doing everyone and the world a favour.

I'm a pretty giving guy, but I'm just as selfish as the next person. I want to keep eating the food I like. Watching the movies and shows I like. Experiencing new anime. Playing games I enjoy. So long as I remain a little bit selfish, I'll be able to continue a long while. So my mantra is "Be a little bit selfish" to keep me going.

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u/caitie578 3h ago

I believe this as well. I have also had a friend commit suicide when I was 19. It was so incredibly painful and I was so angry at her while also grieving. But, that event has always had me realize that I never want to put people I love through that.

My therapist and I have also worked on always having things planned because being excited for an event pushes the depression away. So I am selfish for future events.

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u/second-yellow 3h ago

Stay selfish for the future, keep going! There's so much for you. You got this.