You may know that youâve been depressed for a long time. You feel depression like a heavy fog that oozes into your mind and emotions, clouding your thoughts, and darkening any light or hope ahead. You feel depression like drowning in an ocean of sadness, with no sight of the shore, no buoy to hold onto, and no path to resurface for fresh air. Maybe your depression is so persistent that you donât remember life without it.Â
Or, maybe youâre not sure if youâre depressed. You may just feel âblehâ - emotions donât feel big and life doesnât seem interesting. You may wonder why youâre tired all the time; why you canât just get started on things; why youâre sad. You may feel like you canât be depressed because nothing is that bad and you should feel grateful for what you have. You may feel like youâre annoying your friends, that no one likes you, or no one understands you.Â
Changes in mood can be challenging to navigate, whether itâs the first time youâve ever felt this way or itâs a cycle that youâve experienced off and on your whole life. There are several different types of depression and each type can affect your life in significant ways.Â