Quotes about Depression
Depression affects everything. It affects how a person feels about himself and everyone around him. It also affects how he views other aspects of the world. Depression is a serious global illness presently affecting millions of people worldwide.
Even a slight depression can have a very negative impact to a persons work, love life, and friendships. At its worse, severe depression can result in suicide. It is estimated that one in every four of us will suffer from depression at some point in our lives, so if you do not suffer from depression you likely know someone who does.
We complied these quotes on depression to help people better understand what depression is like and to give them hope that things do get better. It can help to read or hear quotes about depression from other people who have suffered from the same illness. Depression quotes can be encouraging, and sometimes exactly what is needed to overcome our own struggles with this illness. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments.
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Quotes about Understanding Depression
Insightful Quotes about Depression
“Depression is nourished by a lifetime of ungrieved and unforgiven hurts.”
–Penelope Sweet
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Illness
“A lot of people don’t realize that depression is an illness. I don’t wish it on anyone, but if they would know how it feels, I swear they would think twice before they just shrug it.”
–Jonathan Davis
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Big Picture
“Depression opens the door to beauty of some kind.”
–James Hillman
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Quotes about Depression and Life
Inspiration
“One ceases to recognize the significance of mountain peaks if they are not viewed occasionally from the deepest valleys.”
– Dr. Al Lorin
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Work
“I can do comedy, so people want me to do that, but the other side of comedy is depression. Deep, deep depression is the flip side of comedy. Casting agents don’t realize it but in order to be funny you have to have that other side.”
–Parker Posey
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Personal
“One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon – instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows today.”
–Dale Carnegie
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Quotes about Depression and Death
“But if somebody dies, if something happens to you, there is a normal process of depression, it is part of being human, and some people view it as a learning experience etc.”
–Bob Geldof
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Quotes about Depression and Love
“Depression is when you have lots of love, but no one’s taking.”
–Doug Coupland
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Quotes about Recovery and Depression
Moving On Quotes about Depression
“Art saved me; it got me through my depression and self-loathing, back to a place of innocence.”
–Jeanette Winterson
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Positive Attitude
“Good humor is a tonic for mind and body. It is the best antidote for anxiety and depression. It is a business asset. It attracts and keeps friends. It lightens human burdens. It is the direct route to serenity and contentment.”
–Grenville Kleiser
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Positive Thinking
“Nurture your mind with great thoughts; to believe in the heroic makes heroes.”
–Benjamin Disraeli
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Action
“Take the first step, no more, no less, and the next will be revealed.”
– Ken Roberts
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