Why a Depressive Episode Doesn’t ‘Just Happen to You — And Why That’s Hopeful

“Why a Depressive Episode Doesn’t ‘Just Happen to You’ — And Why That’s Hopeful”

A depressive episode can feel like it drops out of nowhere.
You wake up heavier.
Your thoughts slow down.
Your motivation disappears.
And suddenly everything feels like it takes three times the effort.

It’s incredibly easy to believe,
“I just have to wait this out.”

But here’s the misunderstood truth about depression:
Even though you can’t choose your symptoms,
you aren’t powerless within them.