Overview

• An Instagram video by actor and filmmaker Tanya Galakhova depicting the felt experience of depression has surpassed 4 million views, according to new Oct. 15 reporting.
• The clip uses striking imagery such as grey‑tinted glasses that mute the world’s colors to illustrate how depression alters perception.
• Galakhova portrays depression as a controlling presence that drives behaviors like endless scrolling, staying indoors, withdrawing from conversations, and isolating from others.
• The post’s caption reads, “Depression is real! If you recognise yourself — you didn’t realise it,” and thousands of comments praise the depiction as accurate and relatable.
• Coverage highlights Galakhova’s ongoing mental‑health work while noting inconsistent reporting on her nationality, with outlets alternately describing her as Ukrainian or Russian.