Lies

There are many misconceptions about depression

You will not understand unless you have experienced it yourself

Depression is not feeling sad here and there,

It’s wishing you were never born.

Depression is wanting to die every day.

Depression is not staying up late stressing about a paper,

It’s crying uncontrollably in class.

Depression is completely giving up.

Depression is not crying on someone’s shoulder,

It’s pushing all your friends away.

Depression is feeling absolutely alone.

Depression is not having someone to kiss your scars,

It’s having your parents call you selfish for giving in.

Depression is disgusting and filthy.