50 quotes about depression that capture various aspects of the experience:
- “Sometimes the worst place you can be is in your own head.” – Unknown
- “Depression is like a war. You either win or you die trying.” – Unknown
- “The only thing more exhausting than being depressed is pretending that you’re not.” – Unknown
- “The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.” – Eden Ahbez
- “I’m not okay, but I’m going to be okay.” – Unknown
- “It’s okay to not be okay, but it’s not okay to stay that way.” – Unknown
- “You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.” – Dan Millman
- “When you’re depressed, you don’t have the energy to be happy or sad. You’re just numb.” – Unknown
- “Your depression is connected to your insolence and refusal to praise.” – Rumi
- “Sometimes you have to take a break from everyone and spend time alone to experience, appreciate, and love yourself.” – Unknown
- “The only thing worse than being alone is being with someone who makes you feel alone.” – Unknown
- “Depression is being colorblind and constantly told how colorful the world is.” – Unknown
- “It’s hard to explain what it feels like to be sad when you don’t even understand it yourself.” – Unknown
- “You’re not a burden. You have a burden.” – Unknown
- “Behind every smile, there is a story that no one knows.” – Unknown
- “Sometimes, the hardest part isn’t letting go but learning to start over.” – Nicole Sobon
- “You don’t have to be strong all the time. It’s okay to cry.” – Unknown
- “Every day is a new day, but it doesn’t mean that it’s going to be a good day.” – Unknown
- “It’s okay to be a glowstick; sometimes we need to break before we shine.” – Unknown
- “Depression is like living in a black hole. Everything is dark and you don’t know how to escape.” – Unknown
- “The pain you feel today is the strength you feel tomorrow.” – Unknown
- “Never be ashamed of your struggles. It’s a part of who you are.” – Unknown
- “You are not alone in your struggle; there are others who understand.” – Unknown
- “Sometimes, the hardest part of the day is getting out of bed.” – Unknown
- “You can’t force yourself to be happy, but you can take steps to find it.” – Unknown
- “Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.” – Victor Hugo
- “Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives.” – Unknown
- “You are not a failure for struggling; you are a warrior for continuing.” – Unknown
- “Depression is a prison where you are both the suffering prisoner and the cruel jailer.” – Unknown
- “It’s okay to ask for help. You don’t have to go through this alone.” – Unknown
- “Sometimes, the hardest part is getting up and moving, even if it’s just a little bit.” – Unknown
- “You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.” – Unknown
- “Depression is a storm, but it doesn’t last forever. The sun will shine again.” – Unknown
- “You don’t have to be perfect to be amazing.” – Unknown
- “Even in the darkest times, remember that there is light somewhere.” – Unknown
- “It’s okay to not have all the answers. Sometimes, you just need to keep moving forward.” – Unknown
- “You are more than your struggles. You are more than your pain.” – Unknown
- “In the midst of winter, I found there was within me an invincible summer.” – Albert Camus
- “Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is to keep going.” – Unknown
- “Your current situation is not your final destination.” – Unknown
- “Even when the world feels heavy, remember that you are strong enough to carry on.” – Unknown
- “It’s okay to take things one day at a time.” – Unknown
- “Depression is like trying to run through a pool of molasses; it’s exhausting and draining.” – Unknown
- “Just because you don’t feel okay doesn’t mean you’re not trying your best.” – Unknown
- “Your struggles do not define you. How you rise from them does.” – Unknown
- “Sometimes, the best thing you can do is to keep moving forward, even if it’s just a small step.” – Unknown
- “You are worthy of love and happiness, even if it doesn’t feel that way right now.” – Unknown
- “Every storm eventually runs out of rain.” – Unknown
- “Healing is not linear. It’s okay to have good days and bad days.” – Unknown
- “Your pain is valid, and you have every right to seek help and healing.” – Unknown
hope these quotes offer some comfort and understanding. If you or someone you know is struggling, reaching out for support from friends, family, or professionals can be incredibly helpful.
