By IneffableFeels*:
Depression and anxiety – people are more familiar with these two words now than ever before. You look at someone who just broke up with her boyfriend, and say she is depressed; you look at someone who has a headache and say, “you look so depressed”. Is depression so common, that every other person you see, who doesn’t have a smile on their face, is considered depressed?
Talk to someone who has been through sleepless nights, crying sessions in the bathroom, fake smiles that make others believe that everything is all right, even when everything is far from all right, someone who asks themselves, a million times a day, “Am I worth it”?
That’s what depression really is. Being sad is not the same as being depressed; it never was. But we tend to use the word depressed so casually, that it really hurts me. Being depressed or going through depression not only halts your social life but also restricts “you” from being “you”. Sounds funny, I know, but it is true.
The things that made you happy no longer seem to please you, the situations that made you sad, no longer make a difference, and somehow, the activities that you loved doing no longer make any sense to you. These are the woes of a person who has been through this 10-letter hell.
Every cloud has a silver lining, and so does depression. Depression shapes you into a person who is stronger, more confident than the person you were before. You get to know who you really are and what you’re made of. It’s a struggle, believe me, but no matter what happens, don’t give up. As soon as you give up, you are left with nothing. You’ve let depression win, and let me tell you, it doesn’t deserve to win. Seek help, talk to someone you trust, vent out, and have faith that better times lie ahead.
I just want people to know, that no matter what situation they are in, other people are also suffering, also hurting; they will understand what you’re going through, so please my dear friends, don’t be afraid to talk. You deserve the best life has to offer; you and only you can make sure that you get that. So, stay resilient, happy, calm and healthy, both physically and mentally.
* The author of the article has written under her pen-name. She is a person who faces daily struggles in dealing with other people and herself but tries to sail through the rough sea of life with a broad smile. She is fond of reading books and writing stuff. Listening to music, and dancing in front of the mirror, in the middle of the night, are some of her favourite past times.
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