The sun shone brightly,cheery and clear spring skies greeted her.
She stepped out with a song in her heart.
The day progressed.
Smile waned, spring turned into grey clouds.
Suddenly........
Empty.... Numb.....Void......Blackness.....
She was not sad, there was a feeling of nothingness, absence of colour.
None mattered,
A place where no one lived.
She wandered aimlessly. Maybe there was an escape route, she never found it.
The black hole sucked her in deeper.
It absorbs her.
Engulfs her heart and bones melt into nothingness.
She became the dark, added volume to emptiness.
Paralysed, feral fear staring out of the deep eyes.
"Why are you depressed?" "Don't you have a wonderful boyfriend? Is your job not paying you enough?"
She does not understand. Words have no meaning. She feels guilt for being in a state of void.
She glides in and out of the vacuum she calls her world.
Today is World Health Day and the theme for the year is " Depression. Let's Talk"
Depression is not sadness, it's far more debilitating and unsupported.
It is a disease of the mind if not helped, can cause suicidal tendencies.
It can happen to the best of us at any time.
Understanding its cause is difficult for the sufferer and the supportive friends.
Everyone else sees a normal person, maybe seeking attention.
Students, Young adults, People facing problems at work, relationship, marriage, friendship. Old age. Losing jobs, Death.
Remember, what seems like a minuscule worry, may be a mountainous problem to another.
Perceptions and emotions differ.
Be Kind to someone who admits they are depressed.
It takes courage in today's society to talk about it.
Where you can be labeled for being a weakling.
"Do something new, go for a walk, get physical! "
Easy for us to say.
Difficult for them to execute beyond a day or two.
There is no purpose felt.
Do not take offence if they push you away.
They do not like to burden anyone with their confusion.
Listen to their silent cries for help.
Be There for them.
Do-nothing, but sit with them.
Be ready to listen if they want to talk.
Be a friend.
Try not to expect anything in return for your time.
It takes time. Help them heal.
I am listening. Are you?
“Hope
Smiles from the threshold of the year to come,
Whispering 'it will be happier'...”
This is my 100th blog post.
I was looking for something suitable to commemorate the special event.
What better post than something which defined me as a person.
As someone who went through a severe bout of depression going through a divorce, having sudden suicidal and violent tendencies, so bad that your parents did not want to leave you alone at home with your own kids.
What helped me come out strong - having the right circle of friends and supporters, a job to keep me focused. And time.
Gratitude always!
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