If you are feeling hopeless, down or depressed, what can you do?

There's the average "phone this hotline here", but let's be real, I understand that it not only makes people unwilling to do so, but it also probably won't help that much.

So what can you do when you're feeling depressed?

1 - Take a Break

Taking a break from any tasks that may bring you stress, including school, can extremely help you with gaining the energy and rest you need to start feeling better again.

2 - Do Whatever Brings You Joy

If you are feeling depressed, you should try to do what makes you happy, for example, playing video games, watching TV, playing outside games etc.

3 - Realise that Things Can Get Better

There is no actual cure to depression, and there is no guarantee that things will get better. It is stupid personally to pretend that depression is like a cold, and that it comes and goes. Sometimes, yeah. But most of the time, it is more serious.

Just try to be yourself, be happy, stay away from things that make you miserable and hope for the best. I believe in you.

Just remember - I care for you, and even if I am not directly talking to you, and even if I am not aware who is reading this, just know, I put a lot of care writing this specifically for you. You can do this. I believe in you. I care for you.