Laying on the floor and staring at the ceiling because nothing’s fun

Turning the lights off because you don’t want to be awake

Drowning in sad music because you hate knowing you’re breathing

Buried under blankets in a dark room because you don’t want to go through another day

Not eating because you don't even know what the point is

Ignoring your friends because you don’t have the energy to talk to them

Not even being able to cry because you’re exhausted 

The type of tired that doesn’t let you feel

Not focusing in class because you can’t stop thinking

Wondering why you’re trying

Not talking because who actually cares

Trying so hard to keep your eyes open but it’s like they’re made of lead

Being there for everyone but yourself 

Hating being awake but being scared of going to sleep because of nightmares

The type of tired you can’t escape

Pajamas and sweatshirts all day because you can’t bring yourself to change

Not being able to bring yourself to take a shower or wash your face or brush you teeth

Knowing you have stuff to do but you can’t seem to get out of bed

Forgetting everything because you’re too preoccupied with thoughts you don’t need

Wondering what’s going on outside of your locked bedroom door but at the same time not caring

The type of tired that overtakes your mind and body

Being told it’s your fault because you’re not trying to get better

Not being understood when you say you hate this feeling but also don’t want it to go away

People saying they know how you feel when they don’t

Reminders that only you know how you feel, only you can tell us.

The type of tired that’s unique to you and no one can really understand

Not knowing if you’ll ever feel different

Feeling bad for feeling bad

Wishing you didn’t have to be this way because of how much it hurts, not just you but everyone

The type of tired people don’t like to talk about

Being told to go for a walk or get some exercise

Always dismissed as lazy

The type of tired that people think is an exaggeration

Feeling, but feeling the ‘wrong’ way

The type of tired you’re not supposed to feel

The type of tired that gives you the diagnosis of clinical depression.