Today depression took my heart in its claws and squeezed so hard the tears couldn’t help but fall.

Today I live in my head, repeating a litany of past mistakes and failures. Embarrassments and disappointments.

Depression purrs, “I love this song,” and cranks the volume up. Belts the chorus like velvet wrapped in barbed wire:

“You’re boring and stupid,

So ugly and useless.

Deep down inside you know it’s true,

And everyone else knows it too.”

Today I think a little too much. Speak a little less often.

(don’tletthemsee)

Laugh a little too loud. Smile a little too hard.

(don’tletthemseehowmuchithurts)

Today is a day I just need to get through.

Tomorrow will be better.

Depression coos with a sly smile, “We’ll see.”