--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Depression lies and that I can’t trust my…" description: "\"“Depression lies and that I can’t trust my own critical judgment when I’m sick”\" — Jenny Lawson" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/968/jenny-lawson-3391_depression_depression-lies-and-that-i-can-t-trust-m_461723.png" --- # Depression lies and that I can’t trust my own critical… ![“Depression lies and that I can’t trust my own critical judgment when I’m sick” quote by Jenny Lawson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/968/jenny-lawson-3391_depression_depression-lies-and-that-i-can-t-trust-m_461723.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/968/jenny-lawson-3391_depression_depression-lies-and-that-i-can-t-trust-m_461723.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/968/jenny-lawson-3391_depression_depression-lies-and-that-i-can-t-trust-m_461723.png) > ““Depression lies and that I can’t trust my own critical judgment when I’m sick”” [Jenny Lawson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jenny-lawson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Depression can distort self‑trust, making it hard to rely on one's own judgment during illness. **In simple terms:** Depression clouds self‑confidence. Key Takeaway Seek external perspectives when unwell. Themes mental health self‑trust illness Mood introspective hopeful Type advice motivational When to use this quote - therapy sessions - support groups - journaling - medical appointments Key Concepts Cognitive distortion self‑doubt Questions to Reflect On - What strategies help restore confidence? - Who can you trust for honest feedback? A Different Perspective Self‑trust may be hard to rebuild after episodes. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Depression](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/depression/) [Lies](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/lies/) ## Related quotes > [“No one ever died from being sad.” Except that they do. 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