“23. Telling someone “why are you depressed look at how great your life is” is same as saying “what do you mean you have asthma look at all this air”
“24. Just because someone looks happy doesn’t mean they ate because even a white rose has a black shadow”
“25. some people will be critical no matter what you do. Don’t take it personally. It’s more about them than you.”
“26. Those who suffer from mental illness are stronger than you think. We must fight to go to work, care for our families, be there for our friends, and act ‘normal’ while battling unimaginable pain.”
“27. Behind my smile is a breaking heart, behind my laugh I’m falling apart, behind my eyes are tears at night, behind my body is a soul trying to fight.”
“28. Sometimes when I say “I’m okay”. I need someone to look me in the eyes. Hug me tight and say “I know you are not.””
“29. The worst kind of sad is not being able to explain why.”
“30. Im fine now read it upside down”
“31. Depression is not being able to talk about your problems while taking on everyone else’s just to hide your own.”
“32. “Are you okay?” No, I’m not. Not at all. I’m depressed. I have anxiety. My biggest fear is rejection. I want to tell someone. Maybe I should tell you. I need someone to hug me, tell me it’s all gonna be okay. I want to tell someone, I want to spill out everything. But what if I tell you and you reject me? What if you think I’m asking for attention? “I’m fine, just tired. Thanks though.””
