Poems About Depression
4 poemsStay
FeaturedThis poem is not going to pretend it knows what you're feeling.
by EveryPoem
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suicide-preventionhopemental-health
The Weight Has a Name
It starts before you wake. Somehow it's already there.
by Sam Mercer
4.8312
depressionmental-healthhope
The Thing with No Off Switch
My brain has no off switch. I've looked.
by Zoe Albright
4.8289
anxietymental-healthcourage
The Fog Inside
It isn't sadness. Sadness has a shape— you can walk around it, point to it, explain it to a doctor
by Corinna Vael
4.8278
depressionsadness
Frequently Asked Questions
Can poetry help with depression?
Many people find that poetry provides a unique form of emotional processing. Reading poems about depression can reduce feelings of isolation, while writing poetry can help externalize difficult emotions. Poetry therapy is a recognized therapeutic approach. If you're struggling, please also reach out to a mental health professional.