For me depression has had many variables some may be relatable to others and some are entirely unique here are some examples

1.) You feel like you’re in the middle of the ocean you try to find shore yet something is pulling you from below trying to make you drown

2.) The feeling of being chained, caged, or in a locked empty room you want to escape, yet everything seems to be useless

3.) the pitch black darkness seems more comforting than light like a warm embrace but when you try to leave it won’t ever let go