Never Nonchalant

March 12, 2018 4:18 PM

"When I'm not lucid, there is such a tie to feeling as though I've always been the same, as though I've always been sad or scared. And it feels shameful. It feels as though people prefer lucid, high functioning, somewhat normal brain chemistry me, and that the other version is a burden, an inconvenience to be around." A web-comic celebration of both.
posted by miniraptor (2 comments total)

...well, yeah, most people are going to prefer the lucid version of their friend/family member? It doesn't mean the one in distress isn't also their friend, or that someone who is lucid can't be an asshole, but in most cases yes, it's going to be harder to handle a relationship when someone is having serious problems.
posted by tavella at 4:32 PM on March 12, 2018 [7 favorites]

Well, this definitely put into words how I feel when depression hits. I feel worthless so I must be worthless and that must be how others see me.
posted by Catbunny at 12:34 PM on March 13, 2018 [1 favorite]