Going through a tough day? You need to read what Dan Harmon has to say.
It’s an understatement to say that depression isn’t easy to deal with. When Twitter user reached out to Dan Harmon, Rick and Morty co-show runner for advice on coping with it, she definitely didn’t expect a response from him.
@danharmon do you have advice for dealing with depression
— colton lancington (@chojuroh) November 28, 2017
@Chojuroh shared that she asked Dan Harmon “because I wanted advice from someone who suffers, but is not a professional.” It was the right move to make, because Dan’s powerful words helped not only her, but also other fans around the world.
Two: try to remind yourself, over and over, that feelings are real but they aren’t reality. Example: you can feel like life means nothing. True feeling. Important feeling. TRUE that you feel it, BUT…whether life has meaning? Not up to us. Facts and feelings: equal but different
— Dan Harmon (@danharmon) November 28, 2017
Dark thoughts will echo off the walls of your skull, they will distort and magnify. When you open your mouth (or an anonymous journal or blog or sketchpad), these thoughts go out. They’ll be back but you gotta get em OUT. Vent them. Tap them. I know you don’t want to but try it.
— Dan Harmon (@danharmon) November 28, 2017
Other users jumped in onto the Twitter thread, thanking Dan for his inspirational words, sharing their own experiences and words of solidarity.
sorry I'm kinda star struck rn so I'm having a hard time articulating anything other than thank you so goddamn much for all of this. Probably better than my therapist could've said it. (And my boyfriend: "TELL HIM THANK YOU AND THAT WE SUBSCRIBE TO HARMONTOWN")
— colton lancington (@chojuroh) November 28, 2017
Thank you for this. You did more for anxiety/depression sufferers than any pill or therapist. Own our feelings, quit hiding behind the fake smile. You're an amazing guy for taking the question so seriously.
— samantha williams (@punkinmimi) November 30, 2017
And be honest w/yourself. Don't let anyone tell you it's 'just the blues' and write your feelings off if it's chronic. Chronic depression is serious, and has life-long consequences. There's NO shame asking for help. Nor 'crazy' to seek med. help. It's the sanest thing you can do.
— AllNaturalAlien🇨🇦 (@JeffMunroe51) December 1, 2017
Thank you. I needed to hear this. It's hard to differentiate between reality and feelings.
Depression, even if it's not real to you it's real to them. It's the most real thing in their entire lives. It's hard for people to see that.— Beargguy Factory (@TheKarmaneko) December 1, 2017
What a wonderfully compassionate and inspirational message. Feelings are very real indeed, and we all have days when we can't see through the fog. However, being patient with ourselves, communicating and getting support from loved ones is so important.
— Shaun Shine 🎧 (@ShaunShineMusic) December 1, 2017
This. I needed to hear this. My feelings are real but they aren’t reality. Thank you. It’s a long tunnel, depression. I just have to remember to breathe.
— cathi (@cat_in_hats) December 3, 2017
As Dan said, the most important thing is not to deal with depression alone. Having a good support system in the form of your friends and family will go a long way in helping you cope. Communicate, acknowledge your feelings and own it.
Need someone to talk to? You can call these helplines. Remember, you’re never alone!
Samaritans of Singapore: (24-hour hotline) 1800-221-4444
Tinkle Friend: 1800-274-4788
Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019
Care Corner Counselling Centre (in Mandarin): 1800-353-5800
Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222
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