10 Things About Suffering From Depression
1. High and Lows A wonderful thing about the twenties is that, in many ways, it's a time of trial and error. You can still get away with dyeing your hair green or learning something new just because you feel like it. The twenties are a decade of first times, but on the downside, with every new start it seems like you're saying goodbye to something else. Because of this, the twenties are also characterized by loss, whether it's losing your first job or first love. You're also expected to move out, away from your family and childhood friends, and suddenly it feels like your're treading water, not quite knowing where to go next. When you suffer from depression, that treading-water moment seems to last forever. Sometimes, when the depression is especially strong, all you seem to want to do is give in to the water and sink to the bottom. 2. Pressure and Isolation There's a tremendous amount of pressure put on you when you're in the twenties or mid twe...