ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Noonday Demon

The noonday demon is an old phrase used to describe a feeling of deep sadness or depression that often hits people in the middle of the day. It's like your brain is telling you that you are too tired or too sad to do anything, and it makes you feel helpless. It's like a demon sitting on your shoulder telling you that there's no hope and nothing will ever get better.