“When the Sky Feels Heavy” — A Story About Depression and Mental Health

Imagine waking up and the sky feels… heavier. Not outside, but inside you. The sun might be shining, but it doesn’t reach you. Your body moves slower, your thoughts feel foggy, and even small tasks—like brushing your teeth or answering a message—feel like climbing a mountain.

This is what depression can feel like. It’s not just sadness. It’s a deep tiredness of the soul. And it’s not your fault.

What Is Mental Health?

Mental health is like the weather inside us. Sometimes it’s calm, sometimes stormy. It affects how we think, feel, and act. Just like we care for our physical health—eating, sleeping, moving—we need to care for our mental health too.

And here’s the truth: everyone has mental health, just like everyone has a heart. Some days it beats strong. Some days it needs extra care.

What Depression Is Not...

- It’s not laziness.

- It’s not weakness.

- It’s not something you can “snap out of.”

Depression is a condition that deserves compassion, not judgment. It’s often linked to stress, trauma, loss, or even inherited emotional patterns—what I sometimes call ancestral baggage. We carry stories that aren’t always ours, but they shape how we feel.

How Therapy Can Help!

Imagine someone sitting beside you with a warm drink, saying:

"Let’s unpack this together. You don’t have to carry it alone."

That’s what therapy offers. Whether it’s TCC (CBT) or another approach, therapy helps you:

- Understand your thoughts and emotions

- Find new ways to cope and heal

- Reconnect with your inner strength

- Feel seen, heard, and supported

Healing Is a Process, Not a Performance...

Healing from depression isn’t about “getting over it.” It’s about moving through it, one small step at a time. Some days you’ll feel strong. Other days, you’ll feel like you’re starting over. That’s okay. Healing is not linear—it’s a spiral. You revisit old wounds with new wisdom.

In our sessions, we might begin with a brushstroke or a breath. We might talk about your thoughts, or simply sit with your feelings. Whether through painting or conversation, we’ll gently explore what’s weighing you down—and slowly, you’ll learn how to carry it differently.

You’ll begin to notice:

- Your thoughts becoming kinder

- Your emotions feeling less overwhelming

- Your behaviors reflecting more self-respect

- Your story shifting from survival to growth

This isn’t magic—it’s mental health care. It’s science, art, and soul working together.

You Are Not Alone!

Mental health struggles are more common than we think. But because they’re invisible, we often hide them. The truth is:

- Many people feel this way

- Many people heal

- And you can too

>>A Gentle Invitation

If your sky feels heavy, you don’t have to wait for it to clear on its own. You can reach out. You can talk. You can begin.

Therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about finding you again.