Ever since I was young I have
dealt with depression. I was a highly energetic child, with many friends and
endless love to give yet I was sad, often. When I was by myself or even in
groups of people I felt very alone. Life always seemed so much easier for
everyone else. I never knew what or when I would be thrown into the “darkness”
of my mind and heart. It would sneak up on me and suck me in. So many times
in my life I felt like I was drowning in my sadness and didn’t know how to get
out. I was told at a young age that depression and being bi-polar ran in my
family so I always had a name for what I was dealing with. I always had the
ability to discuss it with my Mother which, looking back now, I think was a
huge saving grace I had to fighting this disease of the brain.
You never know who is hurting, just because you have a smile on your
face and are "functioning" doesn't mean you aren't suffering greatly
inside. Depression can be in a 12 year old girl or a 60 year old man. You never know
what is truly going on with someone. So be kind to those you meet, go
out of your way to help a neighbor, give a compliment to a stranger on
the street, make eye contact and smile. It only takes a small act of
kindness to change a persons day. If I hadn't been given so much love
and support in my life and felt safe to discuss my depression who knows
where I would be today. And if you are struggling with depression know
that you aren't alone. There are people that care.
Click here for the National Suicide prevention lifeline.
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