Matt Haig Quotes

Every experience feeds an actor, and I've learned that depression is all around us.

Sadness is a super important thing not to be ashamed about but to include in our lives. One of the bigger problems with sadness or depression is there's so much shame around it. If you have it you're a failure. You are felt as being very unattractive.

Unfortunately, I think depression and anxiety are really hard to live with. And what people don't need is to feel bad about themselves because they decide to go on medication.

You never really shake depression and that's a tough road you have to deal with.

I used to be good friends with my depression, saying oh I'm so depressed, or life is terrible.

I have had periods of depression in my life.

All I can say to people who don't think depression is a real thing, or say 'just suck it up and get over it' - they just really have no idea. You have to give people the benefit of the doubt that they're doing the best they can to get through it.

I personally dealt with a lot of depression and anxiety in my life.

It is obvious, in retrospect, to lean on those who love us most. With depression, in part because of the shame attached to it, it's harder to be honest.

Depression is something I've lived with since I was a teenager.

I've definitely had times in my life where I've been depressed and not able to do anything at all.

A lot of people don't realize that depression is an illness. I don't wish it on anyone, but if they would know how it feels, I swear they would think twice before they just shrug it.

Spreading the word about depression is my mission. I am working to build awareness, educate people about the symptoms, and change public opinion and individual attitudes about depression.

I am a smiling depressive.

I had a lot of depression as a kid.

Depression is close to me, but suicide hasn't been.

Depression, suffering and anger are all part of being human.

I'm always happy-go-lucky, and people look at me and find it shocking that I could be depressed.

I've often felt depressed; everyone feels depressed.

Depression is something I've dealt with every day of my life.

Depression, as far as I'm concerned, is just a waste of time.

Getting better from depression demands a lifelong commitment. I've made that commitment for my life's sake and for the sake of those who love me.

I start to think there really is no cure for depression, that happiness is an ongoing battle, and I wonder if it isn't one I'll have to fight for as long as I live. I wonder if it's worth it.

Remember that it's okay to get help, and it doesn't make you weak.

Stress is real, and you never know what a person is going through behind the camera.