The Futility of "Cheer Up"

when someone says to cheer up: you, I never thought of that. :)

-> in reality, :( (sob)

depression is no game, and here in this world, we are here for each other, although at times it might not seem like it.

Keep strong, and you'll find the end of the tunnel, but ending the pain and being gone just spreads depression.

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Experiment

The joke plays on the common, often unhelpful, advice given to people struggling with depression. The first part shows the surface level, sarcastic reaction to such an oversimplified suggestion, while the second part reveals the true feelings and distress. It highlights the disconnect between how depression is sometimes perceived and the reality of it. It then shifts to offer encouragement and a message of solidarity, while emphasizing that suicide is not the answer.

Comments (10)

Thanks and i have depression to that helped out alot may you live a happy and long life

Yeah I expected an insensitive joke about depression but you really helped me out, thanks!

Omg that is so correct i have had depression since i was 5 and im 15 now thank you for he help

dark wolf whit did u mean wolf i kill wolf

btw dark wolf ur a liar im ur bro so stop trying to act like ur older AND you do not have depression

yur a great guy( or girl).

hey Aiden, back off Dark Wolf... you don't know if they are depressed or not... so don't call them out for something you have no proof for... y'all have a good day.. love you guys and stay safe <3

you have a good day/night too, may god bless you all!