Depression Holder

depression holder ( n., adj.)
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Applies to	headmates

A depression holder is a type of headmate which holds onto depression, often to prevent other headmates from feeling depressed. This may refer to depression linked to a mood disorder, grief-based depression, loneliness, or other types of depression.

These headmates are most common in systems with comorbid mood disorders, but a mood disorder is not required to have a depression holder.

Related Terms

• Symptom Holder is the general term for headmates that hold neurodivergent symptoms.
• Trauma Holders hold trauma instead of depression, but the roles may be intertwined.