Miss Juliet Muthoni

Have you ever laughed at a joke, but the laughter felt hollow? Or answered “I’m fine” when you were far from it? or smiled at social gatherings when your mind is screaming to be alone. The “I’m just tired” excuse when you’re battling exhaustion that sleep can’t fix. Showing up, performing life’s routines, while feeling detached from it all.

Depression can feel like wearing a mask—a well-crafted disguise that shows the world you’re okay, even when you’re breaking inside.

The mask is heavy, isn’t it? Yet, so many wear it daily, afraid of being seen as weak or burdening others. After all, how do you explain a pain that’s invisible? How do you describe a sadness that doesn’t have a reason?

Depression convinces you to keep it hidden, to suffer in silence because “others have it worse” or “no one will understand.” But the truth is, wearing the mask only deepens the isolation. It reinforces the lie that you’re alone in this battle.

The hardest part? The fear of taking off that mask. Of being vulnerable. Of admitting that sometimes, getting through the day feels like climbing a mountain. But behind that fear is freedom—the freedom to be honest about your pain and the chance to heal.

Talking about depression can be terrifying. The fear of judgment, misunderstanding, or rejection is real. But seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You deserve support, compassion, and a safe space to heal. Therapy isn’t about fixing you—because you’re not broken. It’s about helping you find ways to cope, heal, and rediscover hope. Its a safe space where you can be real, where you can unload the weight you’ve been carrying. No judgments just a healing space.

written by, 

Juliet Muthoni,

Clinical Psychologist.

Depression isn’t just about feeling sad. It’s a storm that brews inside, sometimes quietly, sometimes with relentless force. It’s the exhaustion that seeps into your bones, making even the simplest tasks—like getting out of bed or answering a text—feel overwhelming. It’s staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m., unable to sleep, while your mind replays every regret, every mistake, every "what if."

For some, depression feels like drowning—gasping for air while the world around them carries on, oblivious. For others, it’s a numbing void, a hollow emptiness where emotions used to live. It can make laughter feel distant, joy unfamiliar, and hope impossible. And the cruelest part? It convinces you that no one would understand, that you’re alone in this, that maybe you’re just being dramatic.

But depression isn’t just “in your head.” It’s real. It affects the way you think, feel, and function. It’s an illness—just like diabetes or high blood pressure—that requires care, attention, and support.

written by;

Juliet Muthoni,

Clinical psychologist