Relatable Anxiety and Depression Moments — as Told By 'The Office'
You’d be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t love “The Office.” I mean, how can you not laugh at Michael Scott’s over-the-top antics, and swoon at Jim and Pam’s storyline? That’s why we were so excited when we got Mighty contributor Emily Murray’s awesome piece, “Eating Disorder Recovery — as Told By ‘The Office.’” Because we loved her piece so much, we wanted to make one for people who live with anxiety and depression.
If you’re a fan of “The Office,” or even if you’re not, you might be able to relate to these depression and anxiety moments:
1. Guess who had trouble getting out of bed this morning?
2. When you wake up and just know anxiety isn’t going to give you a break.
3. When anxiety makes you such a planner, you plan ahead for your next depressive breakdown…
4. What you imagine anxiety and depression look like when they’re wreaking havoc on your life…
5. How you look when someone is surprised you’re “still depressed…”
6. …Or when they let you in on a secret “anxiety cure.”
7. Avoiding social interaction like…
8. How you feel on “good” mental health days.
9. When you’re trying to play it cool and hide your anxiety, but everyone knows you’re baloney…
10. Real footage of yourself regretting the decisions you made while depressed…
11. When depression makes you consider life’s big questions…
12. Trying to hold in tears constantly like…
13. When your therapist stares straight into your soul…
14. Trying to stay awake during the day like…
15. But then you remember to reach out to your friends who support you no matter what…
16. …And with their support, you can handle anything anxiety and depression throw your way.
Can you relate?
Lead photo via “The Office” Facebook page
Hi, I'm Juliette. I'm the former Mental Health Editor at The Mighty. I joined The Mighty because I believe storytelling is a powerful tool in raising awareness about mental health and trauma. I'm inspired every day by the brave vulnerability of our community. #MightyTogether
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