What is depression?
Depression has more than one appearance. Often times it involves intense feelings of sadness and despair that you can't seem to shake. The thoughts can become so loud and all you want is to quiet the noise. Depression can look like not wanting to leave your bed and feeling numb. It can feel as if a dark cloud follows you; muting your emotions and interactions. It can also be more subtle. A loss of interest in activities that you once enjoyed. The severity and duration of depression can vary between each person.
How does depression impact you?
When you're not able to interact with the world to your full capabilities you can be left feeling hopeless. The pervasiveness that accompanies depression can be all-consuming and effect how you show up daily.