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Alright Warrior,
One of the biggest lies we’ve been taught about depression is that it looks like crying all day or feeling sad nonstop.
Sometimes it does. But more often?
Depression looks like bone-deep exhaustion.
The kind of tired that sleep doesn’t fix. The kind that makes brushing your teeth feel like a full task. The kind where even thinking feels heavy.
And that distinction matters. A lot.
Because when we think depression = sadness, we start judging ourselves when we don’t “look” depressed enough.
You’re not crying — so you think you should be fine. You’re not falling apart — so you push harder. You’re not visibly miserable — so you assume you’re just lazy, unmotivated, or failing.
But exhaustion is a signal, not a character flaw.
Depression drains your mental, emotional, and physical energy all at once. It messes with motivation, focus, memory, appetite, sleep, and your nervous system’s ability to reset.
That’s why:
Rest doesn’t feel restorative
Small tasks feel overwhelming
Decision-making feels impossible
Joy feels distant, even when you want it
Guilt sneaks in for “not doing more”
And here’s the part I really want you to hear:
You cannot shame yourself into having more energy.
If depression is exhaustion, then the answer isn’t “try harder.” It’s support, pacing, compassion, and realistic expectations.
It’s allowing:
Slower days without self-attack
Lower output without self-judgment
Help without apology
Care without earning it
When we misunderstand depression, we delay care — from others and from ourselves.
But when we name it accurately, we can respond differently.
Not with pressure. Not with guilt. But with gentleness and honesty.
So if today you’re not sad — just tired in a way that feels cellular — you’re not imagining it. You’re not weak. And you’re not doing life wrong.
You’re navigating something real.
And you deserve support for it.
Love Always, Amy Your Mental Health Warrior & Neurodivergent Advocate
Love Always, Amy Your Mental Health Warrior & Neurodivergent Advocate 💚
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