seasonal depression

It may only be the beginning of March, but here on the East Coast (and in the Northern hemisphere) we can feel the seasonal depression fading away with the arrival of what we like to call "False Spring." While the sunshine and warm-ish weather are a preview of future joy, realistically it's going to take a long time for us to snap back to normal. And for those of us with the regular depression + seasonal depression combo, the light at the end of the tunnel is a little farther away. While we can't make the bad feelings disappear, we can help you remember that you're far from alone. You know, with a big old gallery of bleakly relatable memes.

Oh god, it's here. Sluggishness and fatigue. Difficulty focusing. Oversleeping. Fluctuations in weight. Losing interest in activities you once enjoyed. Constant darkness. Longing for the sun. Yes, we're talking about seasonal depression. People who live farther up in the northern hemisphere are more impacted by the effects of the approaching winter solstice (lucky you, Mexico), but that doesn't mean you won't be able to relate to these memes if you live in Florida. I'm sure Floridians understand regular depression quite well. 

Whether you're feeling S.A.D. because you miss the sun, or you need something entertaining to distract you from the normal depression, these are the memes for you. 

It's officially fall and the days are getting shorter. As we brace ourselves for seasonal depression, it's time to give a shout out to our non-seasonal neuroses. You know, the "regular" depression, our anxiety, feelings of worthlessness. Our crippling lack of motivation, and our weakness against procrastination. Things might be about to get worse, but at least we can pat ourselves on the back for our consistency.

Whether you're feeling anxious and depressed about current events, or you're coping with mental illness or seasonal depression, it's very true that sometimes things can become overwhelming. And when things get overwhelming, it's important that you practice self-care. For some people, that means turning off the news, taking a long, hot bath, and knocking back the chamomile tea. For others, it's indulging in an irresponsible amount of alcohol. We prefer browsing darkly funny memes that address the depressing stuff we're going through. And we're serving up a big old batch of 'em.

Well, it's time for us to bid adieu to regular depression and give a warm welcome to our old friend seasonal depression. If you weren't "seasonally depressed" last week, daylight savings is pretty much guaranteed to drag you to the dark depths. There's really nothing like leaving work between five and six and being enveloped in cold darkness. These memes definitely reflect our current dreary mental state. At least we're not alone.

Y'all ready for seasonal depression to have its way with you? These depressing memes and tweets may be what you need to prepare for the onslaught of tears, self-loathing, and depression naps. We're here for you and there is nothing like a good meme in whatever context it may be.