Understanding Depression

How does the narrator describe their experience of depression?

• As a constant state of happiness

• As a downward spiral and months of numbness

• As a feeling of extreme excitement

• As a brief moment of sadness

What impact did depression have on the narrator's daily life?

• It caused them to feel numb and unstable

• It made them more energetic

• It made them more social

• It improved their academic performance

Why did the narrator find it difficult to talk to friends about their depression?

• Friends were too young to understand

• Friends were supportive

• Friends encouraged them to seek help

• Friends were always busy

What was a significant benefit of therapy for the narrator?

• It allowed them to burden others with their problems

• It made them feel more isolated

• It provided a space to express feelings without judgment

• It was a waste of time

What does the narrator emphasize about having depression?

• It makes someone a worse person

• It is a sign of weakness

• It should be ignored

• It is okay not to be okay