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A video by Russian actor Tanya Galakhova, vividly illustrating what living with depression feels like, has struck a chord online, quickly going viral. Shared on Instagram, the clip has already racked up over 1.2 million views, with viewers praising the raw and honest depiction of mental health struggles.
In the video, Galakhova portrays depression as an almost physical force, taking over her body and controlling her actions. From endless scrolling to staying cooped up at home, and tuning out conversations to isolating herself from others, the video captures the invisible ways depression can dominate daily life.
The most haunting imagery shows Tanya wearing grey-tinted glasses, which transform the world around her into a muted, lifeless landscape, a striking metaphor for how depression can distort one’s perception of reality. “Depression is real! If you recognise yourself — you didn’t realise it,” the caption reads.
Viewers responded emotionally to the post. One person wrote, “The gray glasses are so real for me. After my brother passed the world literally became more dull and lifeless. All colors were muted. He passed in the spring and all the bright flowers were suddenly drab.” Others shared, “You explained how depression feels very well,” and, “Depression is exactly this, a shadow on the shoulder that makes everything difficult. Best wishes to anyone who is going through this disease, a big hug.”
Another user wrote, “It slowly becomes a part of you and you just keep existing with it and you just forget your true self without it.”
Known for her work on short films tackling mental health topics, Galakhova continues to use her platform to shed light on the silent struggles many endure.
