😭Depression

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♛Depression is the state of being sad for a long time. It's the most common mental illness yet it makes people feel alone. Teens and young adults are likely to suffer from it.

🌀Symptoms
♛fast irritation
♛tiredness (sometimes leading to insomnia)
♛selfishness
♛solicitation
♛easily distracted
♛forgetfulness
♛laughing too much
♛change in behaviour

💙How to treat it
♛talk with anyone you trust (friend, parent, therapist) but don't ever bottle your emotions up
♛don't overthink, overthinking leads to sadness💭
♛let go of whatever has been bothering you
♛read inspirational quotes and stories
♛don't listen to sad music because it'll only worsen your mood🎶
♛surround yourself with people you love💕
♛get enough sleep😴
♛drink water💦
♛exercise/meditate
♛don't get drunk, you'll only feel worse once sober again🍺
♛it distorts your thinking so PLEASE consult someone if you have suicidal thoughts🗣
♛keep all sharp objects (or anything you can self-harm with) away🙅🏽

🔁Substitutes to self-harm
♛draw on yourself
♛cry
♛play sports
♛eat
♛sleep
♛listen to music
♛write in a journal

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