Behind The Mask
Poem About Depression And Pain
Hiding the hurt, hiding the pain,
Hiding the tears that fall like rain.
Saying I'm fine when I'm anything but.
This ache in my soul rips at my gut.
Poems For Describing Depression
Published: July 2017
20 Poems To Explain Depression
Depression and sadness are not the same. We all experience sadness from time to time, but those feelings go away within a short period of time. Depression is a diagnosable condition characterized by a prolonged feeling of sadness and loss of interest in things that were once enjoyable. It can also have lasting symptoms such as changes in sleep, energy level, and concentration. The United States has one of the highest depression rates in the world, and women are more likely to suffer from this than men.
For someone who has never experienced depression, it can be challenging to understand. These poems provide a glimpse of what it’s like to fight against this condition. It becomes all-consuming and affects every aspect of a person’s life.
If you suspect you or someone you love is dealing with depression, please reach out to get help. Know that you are not alone. Hundreds of millions of people around the world are fighting depression every day.
Check out our other poems about depression and depression poems written by teens.
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Featured Shared Story
I have been depressed and down into a pit of darkness for years now. I have family who care about me, but I shut them out 'cause I'm so out of control that my demons have taken over my life....
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The Darkness
Loved Ones Not Understanding Your DepressionYou would never know it,
The constant pain I feel,
Because in the light of day
It almost isn't real.Featured Shared StoryFor me, depression starts at teenage times. I am 14 years old, and yes, I struggled from it too, but I believe there is a reason in everything. You change a lot once you get really hurt, and...
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The Daily Battle
Poem About Depression And Self-Image IssuesIt is the darkest, deepest place one can travel to alone,
A solo journey filled with struggles and groans.
Every day is a new battle against the same foe,
But the enemy fights back with psychological blows.Featured Shared StoryThis is an awesome poem! This is how I feel most days.
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From Oppression Comes Light
Finding Hope To Overcome DepressionDepression is oppression.
It's a deadly hidden message
Defined by self-hate.
It seals its prisoner's fate.Featured Shared StoryThis poem is very well written and it gave me chills because of how amazing it is. I'm going through these poems in search of one to use for prose and poetry, an academic event, i take part...
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Lost
Pain PoemWhat do you call it when all you feel is pain?
When your loved ones look at you and all you feel is shame?
When you're tired of living and playing this game?
When you know your life is meaningless and you're the only one to blame?Featured Shared StorySadly, nowadays that's how a good bit of the world's population describes how they feel and the thoughts on their emotional state about their life in general. It's sad. It's NOT you it's...
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Describing Imaginary Things
Poem Describing How Depression Feels"I'm tired," I say,
"That's all."
And in a way, I guess it's true.
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Demons Inside
Trying To Explain DepressionIt's hard to explain those
demons inside,
the daily struggle,
the daily ride.Featured Shared StoryThis poem really catches something in me. I'm 17 and have struggled with depression since I was around 12. Diagnosed when I was 15 and hospitalized twice for trying to end my life. Depression...
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Tidal Wave
Overwhelming EmotionsIn our darkest nights and our brightest days,
emotions fill us like tidal waves.
They can drag us down and pull us in, -
Uninvited Guest
Feel broken down, my body aches
My heart it bleeds from past mistakes
Can't stop the tears, they fall like rain
The words are spinning 'round my brain...Featured Shared StoryShort very rich in words, true, and to the point I love this poem, great Job!!!!!!
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I'm The One To Blame
What Other People Can't SeeI smile and laugh wildly, having fun with my friends.
They don't know what huge lie I have to pretend.
To my friends, I'm the funny girl who's so full of life.
They don't know how many times I'd held a bloody knife.Featured Shared StoryThey say "be happy." Do you really think I want to be happy? I do, but the cruel people in the world hate me. I try and try and try. But I always just let go. All my friends are so happy...
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