Depression can be tricky to understand, especially if you’ve never experienced it before.
Part of the confusion stems from depression being a very different experience than normal feelings of sadness.
Instead, the symptoms of depression can be debilitating, affecting both thoughts and physical health.
Problem is, symptoms don’t always appear obvious to the outside world and the person suffering can feel so guilty and worthless that they can’t get help for themselves.
In fact, the National Institute of Mental Health reckons it takes over 10 years for most people with mental illnesses to get medical help.