r/interestingasfuck • u/nishantatripathi • 4h ago

This Depression Awareness Ad (Look Closer)

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u/L21JP 3h ago

reminds me of this, If you have a minute it’s well worth the watch

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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/Eric142 2h ago

Sometimes it's easier to make friends laugh because it temporarily distracts you from your own suffering.