Depression is like having a big, heavy backpack full of rocks on your back, making it hard to move or play. Even if everyone else is having fun, the backpack makes you feel very tired and sad, like you can’t join in. This backpack doesn’t just go away by itself; it needs help from others to slowly take out the rocks so you can feel lighter and happier again.
Sometimes, depression feels like a rain cloud that follows you everywhere, even on sunny days. It makes everything seem gray and gloomy, even if things around you are bright. This cloud can make you feel like you want to stay inside and not do the things you usually love. But with some help, like talking to someone or doing something nice for yourself, the cloud can slowly disappear, letting the sunshine back in.
Depression can also be like a puzzle with missing pieces. You might feel like something is not right or complete, even if you can’t see what’s missing. It’s okay to ask for help to find those missing pieces, so you can feel whole and happy again.