“The pain of severe depression is quite unimaginable to those who have not suffered it, and it kills in many instances because its anguish can no longer be borne.”
What this quote means
This quote addresses with devastating clarity the reality of severe depression. It highlights the incommunicability of this suffering to those who haven't experienced it, and its deadly danger when anguish becomes unbearable. Styron, who went through it himself, invites us to recognize the seriousness of this illness and to empathize with sufferers rather than belittling or judging them. It's a call for compassion and awareness of human distress.
How to apply it daily
If someone you know is depressed, listen without judgment, validate their pain, and encourage them to seek professional help.
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