THE FUSE

Depression is often depicted as an obvious condition. In movies, it looks like people unable to go about their everyday routines, sobbing hysterically, or just feeling miserable. And while that’s the case for some people, it isn’t always so clear-cut — especially for women. Sometimes, everything seems fine from the outside, but inside, you feel flat, invisible, or disconnected. Maybe you’re keeping up with work, family, and the endless list of “shoulds,” but joy feels out of reach. That quiet heaviness isn’t burnout or stress — it’s depression.