1. Cannot get out of bed. Some can.
2. Cannot keep a job. Some can.
3. Cannot eat. Some can.
4. Cannot stop eating. Some can.
5. Self-harm. Some don't.
6. Are suicidal. Some aren't.
7. Takes medication. Some don't.
8. Have more bad days than others.
9. Have more support systems than others.
My point is that depression is not universal and while there is a general cluster of symptoms, it manifests differently. You can't always spot depression on the street, at the grocery store, or at the gym. Depression doesn't always jump out at you and let you know that there's someone who is hurting deeply. Don't contribute to stigmatization.
