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Clever Ways to Hide Your Crushing Depression
Could a depressed person do THIS?
Sometimes when you’re depressed it’s very important for everyone in your life to think you are fine. Including yourself. That’s where this list will come in super handy!
Borne from years of very personal experience, here are my tips and tricks for pretending everything is fine because you don’t want to talk about this right now, can we just go back to watching The Office, thanks.
Tips & Tricks for Hiding Your Crushing Depression
Wear athletic clothes through bouts of insomnia, when your roommate gets up for work at 5 am it will appear as though you are headed to the gym.
When self-medicating with alcohol, take the time to use a glass with a garnish. Bonus: Add a small umbrella for extra cheerfulness.
If you are caught lying face down on the floor, explain that you are merely trying to bring back the planking challenge.
Take a cue from cartoon characters and purchase several pairs of identical shirts and pants. No one will know you have been wearing the same thing for weeks when all you ever wear is a black t-shirt and jeans.
Hygiene can be difficult in times of deep depression. Use household cleaners to improve your stale…
