Depression is like cancer. Gone untreated, it will get worse and worse. The person with the cancer knows there is something wrong. They can feel it. They don't feel good. But it might not be visible to the outside world.
Cancer gone untreated is fatal.
So is depression.
The difference is that there is no stigma attached to cancer. But because depression and other anxiety disorders are called "mental illnesses" they are looked down upon. It's considered a weakness. Or even worse, it's considered something the person can control. A choice even.
All of these things want to make myself and other people in my same position want to stay in hiding. Sometimes its just not worth it to ask for help. Sometimes people just won't listen.
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