depression is more than just sadness. It's a persistent state of emotional flatness, disconnection, and hopelessness that comes from unaddressed trauma and emotional wounds. depression as part of , where unhealed hurt creates patterns that keep you stuck in suffering.
that depression affects both your mind and body. It's not just about feeling sad but about losing connection to joy, motivation, and your authentic self. that depression is your body's signal that deeper healing is needed. It's calling attention to wounds that have been suppressed or ignored for too long.
These reactions are part of how the nervous system adapts to stress over time. Understanding the nervous system context explains why these patterns form.