Ten heart-wrenching Tweets provide a look behind the curtain of depression.
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In the everyday sea of trending Twitter hashtags, #mydepressionlookslike stood out, inviting users who suffer from depression to share what it looks like and how it feels. Many brave users tweeted out poignant posts, showing that it only feels like they are alone and it only feels like no one understands. Another collective step forward in spreading awareness about depression, fighting stigma, and banding together to support each other.
We share ten of these tweets below:
#MyDepressionLooksLike…a blank canvas that never sees color.
— Ham on Wry (@realHamOnWry) May 22, 2016
#mydepressionlookslike being so exhausted mentally and physically that I can’t get out of bed.
— Mortemer (@Mort3mer) May 22, 2016
#MyDepressionLooksLike my regular self. I’ve been at it so long, I’ve got game face. And If you see my face, I’ve made it out of the house.
— Kat Kinsman (@kittenwithawhip) May 22, 2016
#MyDepressionLooksLike listening to music for hours to block out the loneliness
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#MyDepressionLooksLike pushing people away when I need them most, apologizing for everything and being irritable. pic.twitter.com/N0pGgSOgeP
— 击 karissa |-/ (@willyumbeckett) May 22, 2016
#mydepressionlookslike keeping hopelessness a secret, encouraging others while doubting myself.
— Sheryl Edelen (@sophiiblu) May 22, 2016
#mydepressionlookslike Making up ailments to tell my boss because “I can’t mentally handle leaving my room” doesn’t sound good enough.
— Claude T. Hector (@TlntdMrHectr) May 22, 2016
#MyDepressionLooksLike being told you’re to blame for getting sick just because you can participate in your own recovery.
— Alison Tedford (@alliespins) May 22, 2016
This is so important. #mydepressionlookslike pic.twitter.com/wKi7NklBVY
— Kate Duncan (@katesduncan) May 22, 2016
#mydepressionlookslike we are never beyond help. We can always be helped and do the helping. @saraheliztweets @TheMightySite @DBSAlliance
— Shawn Henfling (@ShawnHenfling) May 22, 2016
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