For those who have been (or are) depressed, how would you describe it (to the extent that is possible)?

[GuyWannaHelp]

First and foremost, I am aware I am essentially asking the impossible here. From what I know of depression, the lack of true understanding from people closest to you is often one of the most difficult things. Often they do their absolute best to make you feel better, but they have not a clue what it is you actually feel like.

I am asking you to describe what depression meant (or means) for you; not in general. I never want to underestimate the severity of someone's depression, and I think learning how it is for others can help a lot (not only me, but many people).

Also, if you are currently dealing with depression, don't feel obligated to answer.

[Anonymous]

Well when I was dealing with it it was a struggle to get up in the mornings. Constantly tired. Felt like your in quicksand and that no one's around to help as they don't feel it too. You just want to be alone as you feel worthless and don't want to drag anyone down. Strange moodswings like the one time you'd feel happy something would come back into your head and knock it down and the crying for no reason

[GuyWannaHelp]

Thanks for sharing. It sounds awful, especially since no one can help. How did you manage to get past it? Did you get help or was it all you?

[Opinion Owner]

Your welcome. It was, well had to go to counselling. Took up swimming and was on antidepressants for 4 years...

[Anonymous]

It's like your void of any emotion. You feel like you've got nothing to live for. But sometimes you try to feel something by laughing the loudest but it doesn't work. Going through your daily tasks will seem as if there dragging on. It's kind of like your a body without a soul. No gears turning in the head. If that makes sense.

[FlutteringFeelings]

It's destructive and it makes you feel confused inside. Basically , you don't feel like going out anywhere and just staying home while reflecting on that situation.

[reixun]

Dark, silent, comfortable and numb.