Depression affects so many people. In fact, one in 10 Americans likely suffers from it in some capacity.
Although it's a very common problem, many who are not affected by it still have a hard time understanding what it means to be depressed.
Much more than an occasional case of the blues, depression comes with an interesting array of symptoms and can intensely disrupt people's lives, making it extremely hard to carry out simple tasks.
Even getting up to clean your room can seem like an impossible task when you are battling depressive thoughts.
Jonna Roslund, 26, exemplified this point perfectly in a recent post on Imgur.
Showcasing before and after photos of her room, which was in a complete state of disarray, shows how much depression can affect certain people's lifestyles.
Check below to see her powerful bedroom photo, along with the super inspiring "after" photo.
[H/T: Upworthy]
One woman brought to light a predicament with depression that is not often talked about.
Mental unrest can bring turmoil to every single part of our lives, from friendships, to jobs — and even our bedrooms.
Jonna Roslund, 26, illustrated the point perfectly in a post on Imgur.
"I suffer from severe depression and have a really hard time with cleaning and doing other kinds of household work. My room [has] been this messy for several months because I can't push myself to take care of it," she began in the post.
Depression is so much more than sadness; it can leave you feeling constantly tired, drained, and uninterested in doing anything.
This can lead to a lack of order in one's life, and appearance or cleanliness can fall by the wayside.
Roslund's "before" photo of her room shows how her room suffered while she dealt with a particularly severe episode.
There is barely any room on the bed, and the pile of bottles shows how hard it was for her to move around and throw them away.
"When you're depressed, it's a struggle to just get out of bed," she explained to Upworthy.
"It makes other things that other, healthy people do, so overwhelming. It's like trying to run a marathon when you've been in a coma for years."
But, even though she is still dealing with her depressive thoughts, she decided to take a stand against them and clear out the clutter in her room.
The process took three days, but the "after" photo was well worth it; her room personifies her efforts to keep life in order despite her depression.
"Me 1 – Depression 0!" she exclaimed.
Successfully cleaning a bedroom might not seem like a big accomplishment to some — but for someone battling depression, it's a huge victory.
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