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145 Positive, Uplifting, Encouraging Quotes For Depression

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145 Positive, Uplifting, Encouraging Quotes For Depression - In Order To Give You A Boost When You Need It Most!

Please remember that you’re capable, brave and loved – even when it feels like you’re not.
Do not give the past the power to define your future.
Perhaps you’ve been assigned this mountain to show others that it can be moved.

Just a reminder: it is NOT selfish to put your recovery first. Rather, it’s necessary in order to make sure that everything else doesn’t come last.
Small, baby steps each day add up to huge, giant leaps over time. So, please keep going. Do NOT give up.
You are not worthless, you are not a failure, and you are not a loser. That voice saying you are is just your depression trying to trick you.

On those really difficult days when it seems impossible to go on and you feel like giving up, just remind yourself that you’ve been there before and you’ve survived every time, so you can survive this time, too.

Perhaps the butterfly is proof that you can go through a great deal of darkness yet become something beautiful again.
Always try to end the day with a positive thought. No matter how hard things are, tomorrow is a fresh opportunity to make everything better.
The World Health Organisation estimates that 350 million people suffer from depression worldwide. We know it may not seem like it, but you are NOT alone.
Don’t hate yourself for everything you aren’t. Instead, love yourself for everything you are.
Running away from your problems is a race you’ll never win. Instead, reach out for help and try to confront them.
Don’t let your struggle become your identity. After all, you are so much more than just your illness.

On your good days, write down your reasons to keep on fighting. Then on your bad days, read over your list to give you strength.

Crying doesn’t mean that you’re weak. Since birth, it’s always been a sign that you’re alive.
Don’t dwell on those who hold you down. Instead, cherish those who helped you up.
Never, ever, ever, ever, ever give up on yourself. As long as you keep on fighting, then you can beat your depression.
Right now, stop whatever you’re doing and think of all the things in life that you are grateful for. This is a really easy way to lift your mood!
Even if you can’t see any reason to keep on going, then it doesn’t mean that there aren’t any. It just means that in that moment, your depression is telling you even more lies than usual.
Even the worst depressive episodes won’t last forever.

Having depression does not mean you are weak, a failure, or worth less than anybody else. Please, don’t discriminate against yourself.

If you need a confidence booster, then remind yourself of all the difficult things you’ve endured and overcome.
Don’t ruin a good day by thinking about the possibility of a bad day in the future. Just enjoy the present moment :)
As Confucius said, our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we do.
When your depression says, “Give up”, hope whispers, “Try one more time”.
If you’re worried about telling a friend that you struggle with depression, then remind yourself that you are one of 350 million people battling this illness. So, odds are that even if you don’t know it, one or more of your friends are fighting depression too but are similarly scared to reach out to you.

You are brave, courageous and strong for continuing to fight an illness that nobody else can see.

One day, if not already, your refusal to give up will inspire someone else.
Please remember that having a bad day does not mean you have – or will have – a bad life.
Hope is one of the most powerful emotions a person can have. Combine it with determination and there’s no stopping you.
In any given moment, we have two choices: to step forward into growth, or step backwards into safety. Stepping backwards may make us feel better in the short term, but stepping forwards will undoubtedly make us feel better in the long term.
Never put the key to your happiness in someone else’s pocket.
Just because you’re going through a rough patch, it doesn’t mean you always will be. Recovery is possible. We promise you.
Just because you have a mental illness, it doesn't mean that you are that illness. You're still a person – just like everybody else.

Recovery is a process. It takes time. It takes patience. It takes hard work. It takes everything you’ve got. But it IS possible.

Sometimes, you just need to cry your eyes out to be able to keep going. And you know what? That's OK.
Listen to positive people and ignore negative ones. After all, people who doubt, judge and disrespect you are not worth your energy.
Healing is a process, not an event. Give it time. Good things happen to those who never give up.
Mental illness is NOT a life sentence.
Don’t be upset or caught up with things or people you cannot change. Instead, move on, let go, and concentrate on what you can change.
When your depression tells you that it’s impossible to be free of it, it is LYING!
Today, do one little thing to take better care of yourself. Then, do it again tomorrow.

Depression does not make you a burden. What’s a burden is having to carry on fighting against an illness that no-one else can see.

When something goes wrong, take a moment to be thankful for all the things in your life that are going right.
No-one ever injured their eyesight by looking on the bright side.
You’re allowed to scream. You’re allowed to cry. You’re allowed to fall apart. But you are not allowed to give up.
Scars tell where we have been. They do not have to dictate where we are going.
Remember, breakdowns can create breakthroughs. Sometimes, things fall apart so that other things can fall together.
Never forget that you are worthy of love and respect.
Sometimes you have to fight through your worst days in order to earn the best days of your life.
Remember that life’s greatest lessons are usually learned at the worst times and from the worst mistakes.
You might be sad because you’ve been through a lot, but you should also be proud of yourself for being strong enough to make it through everything you’ve been through.
When you say you suffer from a physical illness, you get sympathy. When you say you suffer from depression, you sometimes get blamed. We know it sucks, but at the very least, please take solace in the fact that you are not alone – as evidenced by the fact that 350 million people in the world struggle with depression.
If someone doesn’t respect you, appreciate you and value you, then they don’t deserve you.
If you’re going through a hard time right now, make sure you do something today that makes you smile.
When you’re struggling with depression, it’s really important to schedule some time in for daily self-care that gives you a lift.
In the context of mental health, courage can be defined as the strength to ask for help.
Starting today, stop keeping track of all the mistakes you’ve ever made. It’s time to forgive yourself and start being your own best friend.
Always look for something positive in each day ... even if some days you need to look a little harder than others.
Things may seem gloomy ahead and you may feel like giving up, but if you don’t keep going, then you will never know what is just around the corner.
Sometimes it’s OK if the only thing you did today was breathe.
Never be ashamed of a scar. It simply means that you were stronger than whatever tried to hurt you.

You are NOT your illness. You have an individual story to tell. You have a name, a history, a personality. Staying yourself is part of the battle.

It is not weak to say, “I’m not OK, and I need help”. On the contrary, it is brave. It is courageous. And in the end, it could save your life.
Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remind yourself how far you have come. Remind yourself of everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you have overcome.
No matter who gives up on you, don’t you ever give up on yourself.
Don’t carry your mistakes around with you. Instead, place them under your feet and use them as stepping stones.
Never stop doing your best just because someone doesn’t give you credit for it.
Sometimes the hardest part of the journey is believing you’re worth the trip – but we’re here to tell you that you are.
Life is like a camera: focus on what’s important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don’t work out, take another shot.
Whatever you do, never forget that you’re human. It’s OK to have a meltdown. Just don’t unpack and live there. Cry it out and then refocus on where you are heading.

Remember: Your illness does not define you. Your strength and your courage does.

No one is ever too broken, too scarred or too far-gone to recover. If you keep on fighting, then anything’s possible.
Never let someone who doesn’t know your value tell you how much you’re worth.
Never, ever forget that you are special, and that you touch more lives than you’ll ever know.
Maybe not today, tomorrow, or even in a year, but if you keep fighting and never give up, then things will eventually turn around, and you’ll be able to look back with relief and shout, ‘Yes! I made it!’
Never forget that walking away from something unhealthy is a very brave thing to do – even if you stumble a little on your way out the door.
Depression is a war. Don’t give up just because you lost a battle.
Some days, life is all about your dreams, hopes and vision for the future. But on other days, all it’s about is trying to put one foot in front of the other. And you know what? That’s OK.
Relationships are like glass – sometimes it’s better to leave them broken than to hurt yourself trying to put them back together.
MYTH: You will be depressed forever. FACT: With the right help, you can beat your depression and go on to live a happy, healthy, fulfilling life.
Stop beating yourself up. You are a work in progress, which means you get there a little at a time, not all at once.

If sometimes all you want is for someone to acknowledge just how difficult struggling with depression is, then here’s your acknowledgement. We understand, and we’re proud of you for not giving up.

Someday, everything will make perfect sense. So for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears, and keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason.
Don’t compare your progress with that of others. After all, we all need our own time to travel our own distance.
If you’ve ever had suicidal thoughts, then we’re glad you’re still here. Keep holding on.
Finding the right therapist is a bit like dating ... sometimes you have to try a few before you find a good match.
Don’t change so people will like you. Be yourself and the right people will love the real you.
Don’t look back, because if you do, you might fall over what is in front of you.
If you’re thinking about giving up today, just live until tomorrow. And when you do, read this again.
Just because your path is different, it doesn’t mean you’re lost.
Recovery often involves doing what you should do instead of what you want to do. But in the end, it is so, so worth it.
You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it, but if you never give up, you will get there eventually.
The past is like an anchor that holds you back. You have to be able to let go of who you were in order to become who you want to be.
When you find the courage to let go of what you can’t change, you’ll take a giant leap forward in your quest to recover from depression.
Hating yourself will never, ever get you as far as loving yourself will.
Beautiful things happen when you distance yourself from negativity.
The world will not end if you do not figure everything out tonight, so stop pacing, stop sweating, and stop fretting. Instead, go to bed and start again tomorrow.
There comes a time when you have to stop crossing oceans for people who wouldn’t jump puddles for you.
When you focus on problems, you’ll have more problems. When you focus on possibilities, you’ll have more opportunities.
No matter how far you’ve travelled down the wrong road, you can always turn around and get back on the right track.
One of the most dangerous myths surrounding depression is that it is a life sentence, when in reality, if you seek the right help and keep on fighting, you CAN recover, and live a happy, healthy, depression-free life.
When everything feels like an uphill struggle, just think of the view from the top.
Life has many chapters, and one bad one does not mean that it’s the end of the book.
If you’re feeling suicidal, write down your dreams. Block everything else out and picture them coming true. Use them as reasons to keep on fighting.
Eat like you love yourself, move like you love yourself, speak like you love yourself, and act like you love yourself.

Would you be as critical to your loved ones as you are to yourself? That’s what we thought. Please, be kind to yourself.

It’s hard for a person to beat depression, but it’s even harder for depression to beat a person who never gives up.
Being yourself is the prettiest thing you can be.
No matter what you’re going through right now, having a positive attitude is going to serve you better than having a negative one.
Instead of counting your troubles, count all the joys you have in life as well.
The most beautiful thing in the world is a smile that has struggled through tears.
Recovery does not happen linearly. Sometimes you’ll have bad days, sometimes you’ll have setbacks, and sometimes you’ll feel so low and broken that you’ll want to give up. But if you keep taking little steps forward, you’ll eventually get there.

Depression isn’t pretty, but having depression doesn’t make you ugly. Anxiety is a burden, but having anxiety doesn’t make you a burden. Even though you’re struggling right now, you have nothing to be ashamed of. You are so, so much more than your problems, and you are a warrior for continuing to fight them.

In case no one told you today: you are beautiful. You are loved. You are needed. You are alive for a reason. You are stronger than you think, and if you keep on fighting, then you’re going to get through this.
You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it.
Don’t compare the lowest points of your life to someone else’s Instagram highlight real and use it as a reason to feel inadequate.
Today, you don’t need to have all the answers. You just need to know what to do next.
If you do everything you can to keep on fighting, then even if they don’t tell you, there’ll be people who’ll find your plight with depression inspiring.
Don’t be ashamed of the times you fell. Instead, be proud of all the times you got back up.
In case you didn’t know: studies show that 80% of the things we worry about happening never actually happen.
Having depression is NOT a sign of weakness. It’s a sign of being human, and anyone who tells you otherwise doesn’t understand this illness.
Guilt is toxic. Reliving the same mistake over and over again is torture. Constantly criticising and blaming yourself is bullying. Break free of this cycle. Reflect. Learn. Grow. Love yourself. Forgive yourself.
Instead of always focusing on how far you have left to go, make sure you also remember how far you have come.
This is just a little reminder that you deserve to be treated as well as you treat everybody else. Don’t accept anything less!
It is better to be an imperfect version of yourself than a perfect version of somebody else.
Hope and depression are bitter rivals until one, always and inevitably, defeats the other.
Someone failing to see the best in you does not diminish your worth as a person.
Try not to get so comfortable with your demons that you accept them as being a part of you. Instead, seek help so that you can work on liberating yourself from them.
Admitting that you’re not OK is NOT a sign of weakness. It’s a sign of self-awareness, maturity, and emotional strength.
Making mistakes does not mean you’ve failed. Rather, it means you had the courage to try, and if you learn from those mistakes, then you’ll soon succeed.
Don’t let negative, toxic, insecure people drag you down to their level.
Is whatever you’re frustrated about worth ruining the hour, the day, the week?
We cannot in a minute get rid of unhealthy habits we’ve been practising for a lifetime. That’s why it takes time for therapy to work.
Don’t ruin a good day by thinking about the possibility of a bad day in the future. Just enjoy the present moment.
If you can’t figure out where you stand with someone, then it might be time to stop standing and start walking.
One day, you’ll wake up and realise that the pain’s still there but that it doesn’t hurt quite as much as it used to. That’s when you’re on the road to healing.
Try not to be discouraged by setbacks. Instead, try to be encouraged by the fact that you have the chance to overcome them.
You deserve as much love and support as anybody else.
Being imperfect doesn’t mean you’re unworthy. It means you’re human.
As Abraham Lincoln once said, if we magnified our successes as much as we magnified our disappointments, we’d all be much happier.

Never forget that H.O.P.E. stands for Hold On, Pain Ends.

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Positive Inspirational Quotes for People with Depression

Kellie Holly

Positive inspirational quotes are good for people with depression to have on-hand. Depression can make life so gray that you aren’t sure where the sunshine is hiding or if it will return. Depression can bring you so low that you may wonder if positivity for depression is even possible, much less such thing as a positive depression quote that could lift you up again. But there are, and they can – if only a little.

Reading some positive quotes when you’re depressed might, at the very least, distract you from depression’s pain ("Negative Thinking and Depression: How One Fuels the Other"). So, we’ve put together some positive inspirational quotes that you can read whenever you’re feeling down. We hope you find some relief in these positive inspirational quotes.

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Positive depression quote: “There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.”
John Green

See "Examples of Negative Thoughts in People with Mental Illness"

Sometimes you get better, regress, then get better again as this positive depression quote points out: “Healing is not linear.” Never underestimate the power of positivity when living with a mental illness.

Positive depression quotes remind you of your strengths: “Sometimes, life will kick you around, but sooner or later, you realize you’re not just a survivor. You’re a warrior, and you’re stronger than anything life throws your way."
Brooke Davis

Positive quotes for when you’re depressed are accepting: “And if today all you did was hold yourself together, I’m proud of you.”
You might like to read "Positive Messages for a Mental Health Crisis"

Positive depression quotes remind you that your pain has a purpose and that you can create positivity in a life currently filled with pain: “I have endured pain and loss. I have felt broken. I have known hardship, and I have felt lost and alone. But here I stand, trying to move forward, one day at a time. I will remember the lessons in my life because they are making me who I am. Stronger. A warrior.”

Here’s a positive inspirational quote for you: “On particularly rough days when I’m sure I can’t possibly endure, I like to remind myself that my track record for getting through bad days so far is 100%, and that’s pretty good.” That quote gives off positive vibes for sure!

This positive inspirational quote reminds you to keep a sense of lightness in the heaviness of depression: “Sometimes you climb out of bed in the morning and you think, I’m not going to make it, but you laugh inside – remembering all the times you’ve felt that way.”
Charles Bukowski from “Gamblers All”

The article "How to Develop a Positive Mental Attitude Despite Depression" might help you keep it lighter.

Positive depression quotes ask you to find the fire within: “In the middle of winter I at last discovered that there was in me an invincible summer. ”
Albert Camus from “Return to Tipasa”

Positive depression quotes beg you to fight suicidal thoughts: “Give yourself another day, another chance. You will find your courage eventually. Don’t give up on yourself just yet.” Need more convincing? See "10 Amazing Positivity Facts to Improve Your Outlook".

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Holly, K. (2018, November 2). Positive Inspirational Quotes for People with Depression, HealthyPlace. Retrieved on 2022, November 5 from https://www.healthyplace.com/insight/quotes/positive-inspirational-quotes

Last Updated: April 9, 2020

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Depressive quotes

Depression is a period of urgent need for happiness. Olga Zhivikina

Depression is an extremely difficult thing. And not only for those who suffer from it. Jojo Moyes

Laziness and depression are the signal system that tells you that you are not living your life. Vladimir Dovgan

Depression is when it is easier to manually unload a brick car than to pick up a telephone receiver. Vladimir Levy

The depression that once took root in my mind has now blossomed into riot. Black. And prickly. Oksana Robsky

Treatment of depression is not in pills, but in wisdom. Dorothy Rowe

Idleness, sad thoughts and philosophical literature can lead to depression much faster than witchcraft. Max Frei

Depression is not a crime, but it can plunge a person into an abyss into which even a crime cannot plunge him. Rebbe Schneersohn

In depression, seemingly incompatible things combine wonderfully. For example: I am not guilty of anything, and this is only my fault. Julian Barnes

Depression has its charms: you have every right to behave like an asshole. Nick Hornby

Very often we confuse depression with the usual melancholy state. Although, in fact, the difference between these two states is huge. People with asthenic syndrome and vegetative-vascular dystonia, or those who have depression every season, are susceptible to depression.

But a slight state of depression can appear even in people who do not complain of any diseases. Melancholia will not entail any serious consequences, especially if a person takes vitamins, spends more time in the fresh air, has enough rest and spends time with loved ones. And let the quotes about depression, about a bad mood, about apathy let you know that being sad is not interesting.

There's only one kind of work that doesn't cause depression, and that's work you don't have to do. Georges Elgosy

One of the symptoms of depression is a lack of interest in activities. John Green

Enthusiasm cannot whip a man up for long. There are natural rhythms in all work. A relatively long violation of them leads to an anguish, to depression. Fazil Iskander

Self-disgust is one of the simplest definitions of depression. Jonathan Franzen

If you want to be happy, first learn to suffer. Ivan Turgenev

Our psyche often uses depression to draw our attention and point out to us that somewhere deep within us lies a lie. James Hollis

Depression is a state when you really want to take your soul away, but wherever you take it, it doesn't like it. Rinat Valiullin

Depression is the inability to create the future. Rollo May

Why make yourself depressed by watching TV? This can be done by getting up every morning on the scale. Max Brooks

Depression is just different in that during it we have no reason to be sad, and at the same time we are sad. Janusz Leon Wisniewski

Autumn weather is unstable. We have the same unstable mood at this time of the year. Quotes about depression should help to understand that this problem affects many people and that it can be solved. And how to decide - psychologists will tell you. For example, they believe that in order to forget about the blues, you need not just pull yourself together, but be patient, tune in to the positive.

Our body has great adaptive capabilities - you just need to help it. A contrast shower, hiking, exercise, being outdoors, good sleep and proper nutrition will help overcome autumn depression.

Sad quotes and phrases in English with translation

To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that's all. (Oscar Wilde). “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people just exist. (Oscar Wilde).
Only love can brake your heart so be sure its right befor you fall. - Only love can break your heart and be ready for it before you fall in love.
Sad quotes in English with translation - We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office. (Aesop) - We hang petty thieves, and we appoint big ones to public service. (Aesop)
We are never deceived; we deceive ourselves. Johann Wolfgang von. (Goethe) - We are never deceived, we are deceived ourselves. (Goethe)
Only love can brake your heart so be sure its right befor you fall. - Only love can break your heart and be ready for it before you fall in love.
Once he ceases to write to you, you will understand how you need him. - After he stops writing to you, you will understand how much you need him.
Never pay attention to insults or praise - offend can out of envy and praise out of pity. Never pay attention to insults or praise. They can offend out of envy, and praise out of pity.
To care passionately for another human creature brings always more sorrow than joy. - Sincere concern for another person always brings more sadness than joy.
Love is betrayal. Love is English. Love is sin. love is selfish. Love is hope. Love is pain. love is death. What is love? Love's a bitch. “Love is betrayal. Love is torment. Love is sin. Love is selfish. Love is hope. Love is pain.
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. (Tolkien J.R.R.) - Half of you I know half as much as I would like to know, and the other half I love half as much as you are worth. (J.R.R. Tolkien)
Life experience: if you want your life to be better and better, you have to be worse and bitter. – Life experience: if you want life to be better and better, you yourself have to be angrier and worse.
Movement will cease before we are weary of being useful. (Leonardo da Vinci) - Life ends before we cease to benefit the world. (Leonardo Da Vinci)
The senses deceive from time to time, and it is prudent never to trust wholly those who have deceived us even once. (Rene Descartes) - Feelings deceive us from time to time and it is important not to trust people who have betrayed us at least once. (Rene Descartes)
Only time can tell… if you be mine again…
If crying doesn’t make the sad things better, then why do we do it? If crying doesn't make sad things better, then why do we cry?
We are so afraid of being intrusive that we seem indifferent. – Are we so afraid to be Intrusive that they seem indifferent.
Into each life some rain must fall. - In the life of every person there should be rain.
And now my heart leftI feel so empty and hollow…
The more people you love, the weaker you are. (The Game of Thrones). The more people you love, the weaker you are. (Game of Thrones).
Now I should forget all about you, but it is very difficult for me. – And now I should forget everything about you, but it is very difficult.
Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it. (Salvador Dali) - Do not be afraid of perfection - you will never achieve it. (Salvador Dali)
Anyone who has never really loved has never really lived. “Anyone who has never loved has never truly lived.
Sad quotes and phrases in English - Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names. (John F. Kennedy) - Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names. (John F. Kennedy)
It takes two to lie. One to lie and one to listen. It takes two to lie. one lies, the other listens.
Lost time is never found again. “Lost time will never come back.

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Quotes about blues and depression

Sometimes what is called depression is actually a feeling of dissatisfaction caused by exorbitant demands on oneself or the expectation of special, undeserved life blessings. Mitch Albom

Being depressed is like wearing a weighted vest. Neil Brennan

When you're tired of everything, you're boring yourself. Yuri Zarozhny

My schedule for today is a six-hour depression with a bias towards self-flagellation. Philip Dick

My depression is the fatigue of the senses. Virginia Woolf

The most effective cure for depression is a boxing gym! Piotr Kwiatkowski

Until you decide to stop wallowing in misfortune, no drugs and no doctors will help you… Lady Gaga

Work, work, work again – who said that pills help depression? Better means of a twenty-hour working day have not yet been invented! When you fall, you are exhausted so that you have no strength to raise your head, and you forget about everything. Galina Goncharova

Moping does not make sense. The blues is an activity for elephants and depressed people. And depressed elephants. Cassandra Clare

The surest way to beat a deepening blues is to do something useful. Boris Akunin

Good music is the best pill for depression. Andrey Vavilin

Any depression should be met with a smile. Depression will think you're an idiot and run away. Robert de Niro

Depression is a puzzle. In the literal and figurative sense of the word. We react to life's troubles, experience stress - severe and sudden, or outwardly insignificant, but very long, and as a result, the capabilities of our brain are depleted. After the weakened brain begins to fall into stress from any nonsense, and its condition worsens further. Ultimately, a vicious circle is obtained. Andrey Kurpatov

And, of course, we wish quotes about depression to remain quotes, and not turn into reality.

It is extremely unpleasant to feel emptiness in the soul, to see only gray colors and not notice all the beauty of the surrounding world. The feeling of emptiness, the lack of desire to do at least something eventually develops into a depressive state. To get out of this state, you need to occupy yourself with something, and since you don’t want to do anything, you get some kind of vicious circle.

This state is probably familiar to almost any person. That is why different statuses about depression were invented, which allow you to express your feelings.

Statuses about nostalgia

When there is nostalgia in your soul or you miss someone a lot, statuses about bad mood and depression will do:

Everything passes. Life is running. People are changing. And everything seems to be fine. But sometimes you miss the past so much! For that past life. For those dear people.

Oh God, how much we lost when we stopped writing letters! After all, a telephone conversation cannot be re-read again and again.

Going through past memories in my memory, I'm afraid to meet those that make me longing.

Even if a person important to you is far away, he is still near if he lives in your heart…

After your departure, only sadness lives in my heart. Loving people don't act like that...

I fell in love with many of your shortcomings, but you couldn't bear my virtues.

When the feeling of emptiness covers my head, sad statuses about depression and loneliness will do:

I feel like I am drowning in the ocean of loneliness. And for the first time in my life, it seems to me that I won’t be able to swim out.

Loneliness is when you clearly hear your clock ticking.

There are times when loneliness becomes a man's best friend, and silence becomes his best friend.

I made myself a new friend. His name is Loneliness. He does not offend me and is always there.

When you mourn in silence, the mirror doubles your loneliness.

Here are a few more depressive ones that will help you throw out your sadness:

The disadvantage of loneliness is that soon it begins to bring sincere pleasure. And you just stop letting anyone into your life.

I am not at all afraid of being alone. I already live in a city called Solitude.

I like to spend time with smart interesting people, so the best company for me is myself.

Single people find it unpleasant to hear stories about happy couples. It's not fair. It's like dragging a case of beer to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.

Solitude is vital for me.

Loneliness makes you deal with your inner world.

Depression is my new status!!! Her cure is your love!

Depression is when your friends try their best to cheer you up and you don't care.

What is depression? This is when your castles in the air are crumbling.

We're together again, depression and me... I wonder if we'll ever say goodbye?

Sometimes you want to run away from everyone somewhere far, far away, and only he alone will find you and say: "Don't be sad, darling, know that everything will be fine."

Depression is when cheerful music is playing in your player, but you still cry.

Depression is like an unexpected guest. When she comes, don't drive her away. Better yet, invite her to sit down at the table and listen carefully to what she wants to tell.

Signals that a person is very ill: cheerful and not very

Sometimes statuses about depression and sadness are not caused by something specific, but simply give out a sad state of a person. They allow him to relax a little and understand that there are many equally unhappy people in the world. Some of them even manage to joke about their bad mood.

I have a new friend, better than the old one. It's called Hopelessness. Very devoted, everything spins nearby, does not move a single step.
Oh! Who do I see! Depression! Long time no see! Come on, sit down. Vodka or corvalolchik?
Better not look out the window. It seems that all people are so happy and only I sit alone and think, and not whether to go through it there, to them.
My best friend is loneliness, and my best friend is silence.
Night in my city. I'm leaving the dark house. And people think: wife, daughter? I don't know where I'm going and if I'll be back.
When you are depressed, there is nothing worse than hearing about someone's weddings, christenings, engagements. These stories are dishonorable in relation to a lonely person. They are tantamount to talking to the blind about the sun and the birds overhead.
Loneliness is good because you get used to it and don't want to see anyone else around. But, as soon as you get out of it for a while, depression will cover you with your head and you will have to start all over again.
It doesn't matter how many friends a person has if he doesn't have someone he loves with him.
Longing as if rips open the soul, allows you to take out its contents and shake it up. And when you put it back in, you throw out all the garbage. And it gets easier.
I am not afraid of loneliness. I fear being alone together. But even worse - loneliness in the crowd.
If you look in a mirror during depression, it will remember your features and absorb your negative energy. And when the sadness passes, it will suddenly give you all of it back.
The advantages of loneliness are that stupid interlocutors do not bother you with conversations. You are talking with the best comrade - with yourself. True, the conversations are all on the same topic: about depression.
In a state of despair, you don't want to see anyone. And when there is no one around, it gets better. Though not for long.
Longing arises at the moment when your dreams seem to come true. And just at that moment, suddenly everything, as in a dream, floats out of your hands. That's when the real depression begins.
Make friends with hopelessness. You will sit next to me and talk about suicide.
Hopeless friend. Is there anyone better than you?

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It becomes clear that the statuses about depression are numerous and varied. They are rarely repeated and, in essence, are the cry of the soul of a person pleading for salvation. Therefore, it is better not to ignore them, because a drop of heat will save someone's life.

Yesterday I went crazy and left home. I remembered that I live alone, I returned ...
Life with someone you love can be lonelier than life all alone if the one you love does not love you ...
No matter how much a person has friends, he will still be lonely if there is no one he loves next to him ...
There are two types of lonely evenings: when nobody needs you and when you don't need anyone …
Any depression should be met with a smile. Depression will think you're an idiot and run away.
Do you know how to cause a personality disorder? Constant criticism and lack of love.

Statuses about sadness

To convey your own, you can use statuses about depression and sadness:

The hardest thing in life is to lose the meaning of your existence.

Sometimes the only happiness is being able to be sad.

There are moments when the eyes are dry, like a desert, and the ocean is raging in the soul.

I am not crying because I have become weak, but because I have been strong for too long.

Losing love is not as painful as the hopes and dreams associated with it.

They say that time heals. In fact, we just get used to living with pain.

I look around and see summer, the sun. I look into the soul - I see winter and clouds.

Here are a few more statuses about depression and sadness:

Probably my guardian angel is on sick leave, since he stopped protecting me.

How hard it is to hide your sadness behind a forced fake smile.

I'm tired of living in the rain. Probably time to get used to it.

When there is resentment in the soul, you can use sad statuses about depression and resentment.

Getting depressed because of criticism is like looking in a distorted mirror and worrying about your own reflection.

If you treat me with love, I will, like the sun, warm you with my rays, but if you offend me, I will be incinerated!

Original statuses about depression and resentment:

It's a shame if your innermost dreams come true for others.

Never take revenge yourself, let fate do it.

Depression never comes alone. Melodramas, novels and sad music come hand in hand with her.

The best way to overcome resentment is to go eat chocolate.

Stop being offended, make friends with irony.

Statuses for VK about depression

If you are like everyone else, then you don’t exist at all!

To feel happiness is not the goal of your whole life, it is only an indicator of whether you live correctly.

Only close to death can one feel the true taste of life.

If you haven't learned to love, it remains to be friends.

If we go towards each other, then you and I are not on the way.

I often do bad things, but it should be noted that I do them well!

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I am often laughed at because I am different from everyone else. But I also laugh in response, because I can’t distinguish others from each other.

I'm not evil at all. It's just that no one hugged me for a long time. It's just that no one knows what kind of music plays when I'm sad.

I'm fine, very bad, but definitely fine.

Depression is easy to treat sexually, but do not self-medicate.

Autumn is the time of the year, three months in the calendar. This is the time when they harvest, prepare for the cold winter and feel cold irritation to the Russian mud. Autumn status will help to express elusive feelings for heavy rain and bright dying foliage.

35 quotes about depression that can help you finally calm down (and understand that you are not alone)

Statements of people who have understood what depression is on their own

The word "depression" is familiar to every modern person. Some believe that those who suffer from foolishness and only want to attract increased attention to themselves suffer from this. However, everything is far from being so primitive.

According to Hannah Simmons, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and therapist in Denver, Colorado, this mental illness can be caused by a hereditary predisposition, trauma, a side effect of other health conditions, or a completely misunderstood etiology, so don't twist finger to the temple when someone says they are depressed. Believe me, this is not a whim and not a fool. Everything is much more serious. What's more, as Hannah Simmons says, "Depression doesn't cure itself and there is no 'cure', which is why ongoing treatment is so important."

How to help someone who has fallen into this state and cannot get out of it? First of all, seek help from a specialist who will prescribe adequate treatment. Plus, you should change your lifestyle: walk more (by the way, health and psychology experts say that walking is one of the best exercises), get enough sleep, meditate ...

Well, read quotes about depression to understand what people are experiencing, under her yoke. And for those who know firsthand what it is, these statements may give strength in the fight against longing and indifference. The main thing, although it is not easy, is to try not to give up, but to climb with all your might from the quagmire of darkness to the light of life. Because if others can, then you can too.

1. It's like losing the meaning

"Depression is a color blind person who is constantly told how colorful the world is." – Atticus Poetry

2. Sometimes it's numbness, not sadness

“People who have never experienced depression think it's just sadness or a bad mood. For me, it's not depression; it is falling into a state of dullness and stupor. – Dan Reynolds, Imagine Dragons

3. If you can't trust yourself, trust your loved ones

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“Listen to the people who love you. Believe that they are worth living for, even if you don't believe it. Find the memories that depression takes away and project them into the future. Be brave; stay strong; take your pills. Exercise because it's good for you, even if each step weighs a thousand pounds. Eat when food disgusts you. Think to yourself when you've lost your mind." - Andrew Solomon

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4. Losing yourself is the worst thing

where was the last time. And one day you realize that you have lost yourself. - Unknown

5. Nothing glamorous about it

"Depression is melancholy without its charm." – Susan Sontag

6. Never forget: you are a survivor

“In my opinion, living with a manic depressive disorder is a huge challenge. Not much different from a tour of Afghanistan (although the bombs and bullets in this case fly from within). Bipolar disorder can be an all-consuming ordeal at times, requiring a lot of endurance and even more courage, so if you're living with the condition and functioning at all, it's something to be proud of, not ashamed of. They should give out medals along with a steady stream of drugs.” – Carrie Fisher

7. It becomes a way to move around the world

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“The hardest thing about depression is that it is addictive. You start to feel uncomfortable when you don't get depressed. You feel guilty about feeling happy.” – Pete Wentz

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“Depression is when your body says, “I don't want to be this character anymore. It's too much for me. You should think of the word "depression" as "deep peace." Your body needs depression. He needs a deep break from the character you were trying to play. " – Jim Carrey

9. Even Olympians get depressed

“I think after every Olympics I've been deeply depressed, and after 2012 it was probably the hardest fall for me. I no longer wanted to play sports. I didn't want to be alive anymore. I think people are finally realizing that [depression] is real. People are talking about it and I think it's the only way to make a difference." - Michael Phelps

10. Depression isolates you from loved ones

"A lot of depression is feeling alone, even if you're in a room full of a million people." – Lilly Singh

11. Magic medicine!

“Whenever someone tells me, “Just be happy,” I want to shout, “Oh hey, the depression is gone! Why didn't I think of it? But usually I just roll my eyes." – Unknown

12. Depression is not the same as sadness

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“It's hard to describe depression to someone who has never been there, because it's not sadness. I know sadness. Sadness is crying and feeling. But that cold lack of feeling is really a devastated feeling.” - J.K. Rowling

13. At least with paint you feel like you've achieved something

"What they don't tell you about depression is that sometimes it's much less like sadness and much more like the emotional equivalent of watching paint dry." – Alexis, Tumblr

14. The real fear of depression isn’t about dying, it’s about living with yourself forever

really all of me." - Elisabeth Wurtzel, writer

15. Now turn that frown upside down... even if it means standing on your head

"The only thing more tiring than depression is pretending it's not." – Unknown, Twitter

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16. Everyone has their own medicine

“Sometimes I just think depression is it's one way to deal with the world. For example, some people get drunk, some people take drugs, some get depressed. Because there's so much going on around you that you have to do something to deal with it." - Ned Vizzini, writer

17. Hope gives meaning to your pain

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all that shines." - Unknown, Twitter

18. But will depression help you?

"In addition to my many other acquaintances, I have another close confidant ... My depression is the most faithful lover I have ever known - no wonder I reciprocate love." - Søren Kierkegaard, Philosopher

19. Legitimate Question

"Before diagnosing depression or low self-esteem, first make sure you're not just surrounded by **holes." – @Debyhope Twitter

20. Well that's depressing

“Our generation didn't have the Great War or the Great Depression. Our war is spiritual. Our depression is our life. " - Chuck Palahniuk, writer

21. If you can't survive tomorrow, just survive today

“Regarding depression: a person can go through almost anything as long as he has the end in sight. But depression is so insidious and getting worse every day that it's impossible to ever see an end. The fog is like a cage without a key." – Elisabeth Wurtzel, writer

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22. Repeat after me:

“My mental health problems are real. I won't blame myself for the bad days when I can barely get out of bed. I will not make myself feel worse because someone else is coping better with their mental illness than I am coping with mine. Recovery is not a competition." – Matt Joseph Diaz

23. Just keep swimming

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up. " - John Keats, Poet

24. Sometimes Annoying People Are Right

"For those struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression: I know it's insanely annoying when people tell you to exercise and it took me about 16 years medical treatment to listen. I'm glad I did. It's not about the ass, it's about the brain." - Lena Dunham, American actress

25. This question? Again? Really?

“If you know someone who is depressed, please never ask why. Depression is not a direct reaction to a bad situation; depression is just there, like the weather.” – Stephen Fry, Writer

26. Explanation is tiresome

“It is very difficult to explain to people who have never experienced major depression or anxiety the incessant intensity of it. There is no switch here." - Matt Haig, writer

27. How can I get depressed? Look at me

“Being sad and being depressed are two different things. Also, people who are depressed don't look like that, while someone who is sad will look sad. The most common reaction is: “How can you be depressed? You have everything you need. You are the number one supposed heroine, you have a fancy house, a car, movies… What else do you want?” – Deepika Padukone, Indian actress

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28. Hold on to this hope: You can recover from depression

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29. So whatever you do, just keep fighting

"Depression is like war: you either win or you die." – Unknown

30. Hello darkness, my old friend…

“Because that's what depression is all about. When I feel it deeply, I don't want to let it go. It becomes a comfort. I want to take shelter under its weight and breathe it into my lungs. I want to cherish it, grow it, cultivate it. It is mine. I want to check on him, fall asleep wrapped in his arms and not wake up for a long, long time.” - Stephanie Perkins, Writer

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31. My heart hurts, not my head

physical, but it is more common and, moreover, it is more difficult to bear. Frequent attempts to hide heartache increase the burden: it is easier to say, “I have a toothache,” than to say, “My heart is broken.” - K.S. Lewis, writer

32. It's high time to get rid of the stigmatization of depression

“Whether the disease affects your heart, hand or brain, it's still a disease, and there should be no difference. We would never tell a man with a broken leg that he should stop floundering and pull himself together. We do not consider taking medication for an ear infection something shameful. We should not treat mental illness in any other way. Instead, we must make it clear that getting help is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength, and we must ensure that people can get the treatment they need.” - Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States

33. #wisdom in the style of the 7th century

“If you are depressed, then you are living in the past. If you are worried, then you are living in the future. If you are calm, you live in the present.” – Lao Tzu, philosopher

34. The sun always comes out sooner or later

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“The sun stopped shining for me, that's all. The whole story is this: I'm sad. I am sad all the time, and this sadness is so heavy that I cannot get rid of it.

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