this is one of the only pieces I’ve read on here that comes the closest to describing what a depressive episode is like. thank you for this, and if it’s any consolation, I’ve been in the place you are many times for many years & it does, in fact, get better, though I know it feels like it never will. being able to grasp even a little bit of a hope is all it takes. sending lots of love <3
Never had a piece of writing so fully resonate with me and my depression. Thank you thank you thank you for sharing 🩵 Your words mean a lot.
I describe my depression similarly as a ghost creeping in and taking up my body, but I’ve tried to reframe it as a friend. Because I’ve finally realized that I probably will never live without having it, so might as well become acquainted with her. And learn how to take care of her, and fight her at times. Not sure if that makes sense but thought I’d share.
this comment means so much to me! i completely agree with everything you said (i'll never forget black & white tumblr, it haunts my nightmares) but yes, it all is such an endless cycle. i definitely recommend reading the bell jar! its one of my favorite books because of the hope presented amid all of the sadness. your point about people celebrated as tortured artists is so true to me. thank you so much for reading <3
this is one of the only pieces I’ve read on here that comes the closest to describing what a depressive episode is like. thank you for this, and if it’s any consolation, I’ve been in the place you are many times for many years & it does, in fact, get better, though I know it feels like it never will. being able to grasp even a little bit of a hope is all it takes. sending lots of love <3
this means so much to me. i appreciate you reading and sharing your experience with me <3 we’re in this together 💌 lots of love
i hope you find little things to eat in every corner and turn of your life 🙌🏽
thank you 💌 and thank you for reading!
i love this immensely Sarah! you have such a gift for putting complex thoughts and emotions into beautiful words. sending you love
i love you katie <3 thank you so much for reading
Never had a piece of writing so fully resonate with me and my depression. Thank you thank you thank you for sharing 🩵 Your words mean a lot.
I describe my depression similarly as a ghost creeping in and taking up my body, but I’ve tried to reframe it as a friend. Because I’ve finally realized that I probably will never live without having it, so might as well become acquainted with her. And learn how to take care of her, and fight her at times. Not sure if that makes sense but thought I’d share.
Such a beautiful, intelligent post.
Such a vivid portrayal of what depression feels like. I’m new to Substack and yours is one of the first newsletters I followed. My first piece is about depression too https://open.substack.com/pub/sophiewebb/p/lost-days-and-hello?r=1lwr6m&utm_medium=ios
this comment means so much to me! i completely agree with everything you said (i'll never forget black & white tumblr, it haunts my nightmares) but yes, it all is such an endless cycle. i definitely recommend reading the bell jar! its one of my favorite books because of the hope presented amid all of the sadness. your point about people celebrated as tortured artists is so true to me. thank you so much for reading <3