18 Ways You Can Help A Loved One Going Through A Hard Time
“Being there ~with~ someone can be more powerful than being there ~for~ them.” Remind them that you value them — even if they don't ask! "My boyfriend, family, and best friends are so great about...
View Article12 Classic Poems, Rewritten About My Depression
Do not go gentle into that good night / You have so many unresolved issues, unanswered emails, and unavoidable social interactions to worry about instead Maritsa Patrinos / BuzzFeed Some say the world...
View Article38 Gorgeous Quotes From Literature That Might Help You Cope With Your Depression
“Make not your thoughts your prisons.” ―William Shakespeare Submitted by moranae Thinkstock "If clouds are blocking the sun, there will always be a silver lining that reminds me to keep on trying."...
View Article13 Powerful Stories About College Students Living With Depression
Andrea Hickey / BuzzFeed We asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to share their stories about how they deal with depression in college. Here are their powerful responses:1. "Having no friends there...
View Article19 Things People Living With Depression Want You To Know
It’s not our choice. If we knew how to fix it, we would. Charlotte Gomez for BuzzFeed It's not fair to say that "our problems could be so much worse." Charlotte Gomez for BuzzFeed ...Because the...
View ArticleAsking For Help In A System That Doesn't Speak Your Language
Will Varner / BuzzFeed So Ying Chan came to the United States with her husband in 1976 to raise her two grandchildren, Jeff and Jessica Man. The children’s parents worked several jobs and were rarely...
View ArticleWhen You Don't Want To Go To Therapy
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View ArticleHere's How 10 People Visualize Their Depression
“Depression feels like a two-sided world.” Andrew Richard / BuzzFeed Andrew Richard / BuzzFeed For me depression used to feel like a two-sided world. A world with a light side full of sunlight,...
View Article12 Ways To Get Help When You Feel Completely Alone
You will never be weak for seeking out help. Read comforting books that take your mind to other places. Sometimes when things get tough, it's great to pick up a book and escape to another world for a...
View Article12 Confessions From People Who Struggle With Depression
“I’ve beaten depression before, I can beat it once again.” BuzzFeed Yellow / Via youtube.com
View Article7 Things I Wish I Had Known In My First Year At University
“You’re about to become a lot more familiar with loneliness.” [Editor's note: Mental illness can affect different people in different ways. Although this article represents only one experience, we...
View ArticleLearning To Say The Word "Depression" Saved My Life
Jenny Chang / Via buzzfeed.com When I was at rock bottom, I’d joke that Dementors were trailing me. It was the only explanation for my waning ability to feel. I carried around bars of Dairy Milk like...
View ArticleIf Depression Were A Monster
My depression never leaves me alone. BuzzFeed Yellow / Via youtube.com
View ArticleWhich Movie Do You Think Is Most Honest About Depression?
Sometimes a movie can explain how you’re feeling better than you ever could. When you're dealing with depression, movies can offer comfort if they share some of the things you've been experiencing....
View ArticleThis Surprising Video Shows How Depression Isn't Always Obvious
Why you can’t judge a book by it’s cover. This video shows how one man's depression escalates as he goes through his day: BuzzFeed Yellow / Via youtu.be Every day he wakes up... BuzzFeed Video ...Has...
View ArticleWhat Misconceptions About Antidepressants Are You Sick Of Hearing?
No, they don’t turn us into ~zombies~. Taking antidepressants to treat mental illness is totally nothing to be ashamed of, but there are a lot of annoying misconceptions. You might even have believed...
View Article9 Small Changes That Can Help With Seasonal Depression
BuzzFeed News spoke to mental health experts from Mind, Rethink Mental Illness, and nutritional therapist Naomi Mead. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) – a type of depression that changes depending on...
View Article16 Things No One Tells You About Taking Antidepressants
“Asking for help when you feel like you can’t go on is one of the strongest things you can do.” Always consult with your doctor about your personal health and wellness. BuzzFeed posts are for...
View ArticleJ.K. Rowling Just Gave The Perfect Advice To A Fan With Depression
“Ask for help. Don’t fight alone.” J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series and all-round perfect woman, just gave the best advice to a fan who asked her how to deal with depression. Ben A....
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