How to Heal Yourself from Depression When No One Else Can

While depression can feel like it happens suddenly and for no reason, it usually happens more like a slow fog that rolls in over time; more likely, it is only the realization of depression that seems sudden. The Spectrum: How Depression Shows Up Depression can be confusing and mysterious because it can show up in such different ways for different people. Feelings of insecurity (the opposite of feeling secured in the womb) can affect this area. And finally, one last note: give yourself a freakin’ break with the big-picture life stuff.