How do you explain how a normal person feels to a depressed person?

[ShardMare]

Feel free to describe it in any kind of way. How does it feel? How do you feel in a day? How it feels when you laugh? It feels good but how can you explain it more? How do you feel while you socialize? How do you feel when its christmas?

These are just few questions or examples

 

Edited December 19, 2022 by ShardMare

[Osaid]

We aren't constantly clinging to any anxieties or worries of the future. In that sense, we're more lax. When you're lax and carefree, it creates more space for enjoying things deeply. You can't enjoy and worry at the same time. 

8 hours ago, ShardMare said:

How it feels when you laugh? It feels good but how can you explain it more?

There is an energy that builds up in the chest area. It almost feels like an itch that's being scratched. It's an energetic release. Sometimes you see something so absurd and surprising and comedic that you need to let out some sort of reaction and energy, and this ends up being a pretty enjoyable process.

8 hours ago, ShardMare said:

How do you feel while you socialize?

Talking to other people can ground you pull you away from your thoughts and worries if you are someone that overthinks. It feels like a weight being lifted off your chest sometimes, because you have someone you can communicate your feelings to and vent to. And then they can talk back and forth with you and give you feedback about yourself. It feels validating having someone listen and communicate to you, like an acknowledgment of your existence and your ideas. People can perceive social interactions differently though. I'm an introvert, and this is how I perceive the good aspects of socializing, other people might differ.

8 hours ago, ShardMare said:

How do you feel when its christmas?

I like Christmas because of all the festive designs and ideas that start to appear everywhere. It's very cartoony, and I like that. It gives different flavors and variety to the different months, instead of all of them being bland and similar. There are also many different events and gatherings that pop up as a result, which can be enjoyable. The lights outside are nice too, I like seeing bright colors everywhere, it's very stimulating and energetic. It's nice seeing the world celebrate something in unison, it creates a feeling of connection.

If I had to use a few adjectives to describe Christmas, I would say warm and cozy, probably because of the contrast between the snow outside and being inside somewhere warm. This creates a unique cozy atmosphere.

Edited December 20, 2022 by Osaid

[UnbornTao]

The non-depressed individual holds a positive future.

[Yimpa]

Depression is like inside a beautiful shopping mall, but only being able to see/focus on the trash cans.

[Matt23]

3 hours ago, Osaid said:

People can perceive social interactions differently though.

For me I often feel stressed when socializing, uncomfortable, and like it's a lot of work.  

Though, I might be able to be diagnosed with autism on the lighter end of the spectrum.  So, this might not be average.

[Osaid]

3 minutes ago, Matt23 said:

For me I often feel stressed when socializing, uncomfortable, and like it's a lot of work.

Same for me, I was just focusing on the positive aspects of it. 

7 minutes ago, Matt23 said:

Though, I might be able to be diagnosed with autism on the lighter end of the spectrum.  So, this might not be average.

I think it's more likely for introverts.

[ShardMare]

@Lila9 im not that depressed im feeling good, i still experience some levels of depression.

I think i should see more colourful, have more excitement. Also i think for me depression means not enough neurotransmitters in the brain. Being more extrovert, socializing more easily.

[ShardMare]

@Lila9 yes i agree. Depression means a lot of things, and lots of things can cause it.

For me personally i think its caused by bad brain chemistry. Other things play a role of course and i got things i know in order. Ive gone to psychologist for months and realized its not important for me. 

Ive been on fluoxetine it helps a little bit but i do think theres a better one for my situation