Lunar Depression

Depressive episodes typically caused by suppressed sadness throughout the day, forced to be released whilst alone at night

Everybody thinks im happy, but when my "Lunar Depression" kicks in at 10:00 PM its a shitstorm of emotions.

by Wafflez n Cheese April 5, 2024

Arcane depression

The phenomenon where someone falls into a pit of depression and dispair after finishing the Netlix series, Arcane.

The show was really good, but now i'm suffering from the Arcane depression.

by Pigeon Dealer April 15, 2024

Fandom Depression

When fans get so invested in an artist or band, that they fantasize about them so much so, that they fall into an overwhelming depression over not being able to play out that fantasy or be with them.
*Could lead to stalking and obsession to a dangerous level.
**More common among K-pop fans.

I got fandom depression over this K-pop group. I need a break or a cleanse.

by ReapersAngel420 May 18, 2024

Anime Depression

When an anime looses or never had any sense of light heartedness leading to feelings of sadness, despair, or doom

You know its bad when the soundtrack alone gives you anime depression

by Savannah L Taylor February 2, 2026

Anime Depression

When an anime looses or never had any sense of light heartedness leading to feelings of sadness, despair, or doom

You know its bad when the soundtrack alone gives you anime depression

by Savannah L Taylor February 2, 2026

Anime Depression

When an anime loses—or never had—any sense of lightheartedness, resulting in extreme feelings of sadness, despair, or doom

You know its bad when the soundtrack alone triggers anime depression

by Savannah L Taylor February 2, 2026

Minority Depression

A deep, often culturally contextual form of depression that can arise from the cumulative impact of minority stress and anxiety. It’s more than sadness; it’s a heavy sense of hopelessness and erosion of self-worth fueled by systemic oppression, social isolation, and internalized negative messages about one’s identity. It’s the emotional result of fighting a war on two fronts: against your own brain chemistry and against a world that constantly devalues your core being. This depression is often laced with fatigue, cynicism, and a sense of inescapability.

Example: David, a gay man living in a conservative rural town, battles Minority Depression. The constant need to censor himself, the lack of a local community, and the daily drip of homophobic rhetoric from local leaders have led him to feel profoundly isolated and worthless. His depression isn't just chemical; it's a logical response to a hostile environment that tells him he is less than.

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal February 3, 2026