Being depressed Quote by Douglas Adams
“I think you ought to know I'm feeling very depressed. I can't keep pretending.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, 1979
The speaker admits deep sadness and can no longer hide it behind a façade.
In simple terms: I'm very depressed and can't pretend.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge feelings honestly.
Themes
mental health
authenticity
vulnerability
Mood
sad
reflective
Type
personal
confessional
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- therapy sessions
- support groups
- friend confessions
Key Concepts
existentialism
self‑acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- What would change if you shared this feeling?
- How can you seek help now?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring depression can worsen mental health.
![“If [Sean] doesn't see me a few days or if I'm really, really busy, and I just sort of get a glimpse of him, or if I'm feeling depressed without him even seeing me, he sort of picks up on it. And he starts getting that way. So I can no longer afford to have artistic depressions. If I start…” quote by John Lennon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a56/john-lennon-322_artistic_if-sean-doesn-t-see-me-a-few-days-or-if_1065306.jpg)
![“Does God know he [exists]?" "Of course he does. Otherwise, you could not have asked the question, and I could not have answered.” quote by Douglas Adams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a21/douglas-adams-122_courses_does-god-know-he-exists-of-course-he-doe_26187.jpg)
