Something Serious - but Important *Small Note* - Page 2

Originally posted by: Tranquility123

It's so sad that depression is often over looked and discredited. It is in fact very real and affects more individuals that we all would like to believe. It doesn't help that it also isn't very easy to recognise someone who is depressed. My family had a family friend who committed suicide due to depression. Her family were so distraught. The last thing you could ever imagine is opening a door and finding your loved one lying there lifeless on the floor. It really is heartbreaking when you hear things like this.

I agree with your post. Talking often helps and that's why therapy exists. Depression often leads individuals to thinking that they are worthless and that their life doesnt matter or wont make a difference to anyone. The extremely sad thing is, we are all so busy in our own lives that we actually forget to acknowledge those who need the attention the most, and by the time we realise it, its too late. I understand hectic and busy schedules and I'm not trying to make anyone feel guilty. I live in the UK and everyone here lives by routine, a 9-5 work day. Like I said, its very difficult to diagnose depression but its better to be safe that sorry. Any form of unusual or quiet behaviour should be enough to pull that person aside and make sure that they're okay.

To anyone on the forum, active or silent, that may be experiencing such thoughts or issues, please speak to someone. If you dont want to publicise your problems then PM someone who you know and talk it through. Suicide is never the answer and life is way too precious to just end it like that. Everyone's situations and circumstances change throughout their lives and no bad time ever stays forever. There is always light at the end of the tunnel. And there is always someone there who is willing to listen to your problems. I promise you that.

As a firm believer in God, I've always believed that there is a plan for our lives and what is meant to be will be. If there is a bad phase in your life, it's so that you come out stronger in the end, not weaker. Everything happens for a reason and you need a little rain for a rainbow. The bad allows us to appreciate the good. You just have to hang in there and work through the difficulties and you will be triumphant in the end.

I got a little carried away but seriously, suicide is never the answer guys. It doesnt matter if its family issues, work trouble or relationship problems, ending your life is not going to make it okay. If anything, you leave behind family and friends who genuinely love and care about you. They dont deserve that.

I'm sorry if I've offended or hurt anyone, that was not my intention. Live, laugh, love. Be happy and spread happiness wherever you go and remember you are never alone ❤️

P.S. I forgot to say thank you so much for making this post! Social awareness about issues like these are what will help us overcome them. Thank you once again.

Originally posted by: teddyyy

Damn man Gurleen you made me tear up. Nothing more to add because you literally said it so well. In fact you are the one that taught me and made me aware when you made the thread about #2 how this is a public forum and we never know who will take what we say in what way. Ever since then, I've tried to be even more careful to make sure my words don't hurt anyone. So thank you for that <3

I'm being repetitive now, but seriously any time ANY of you need a friend or someone to talk you, I'm always here <3 or tumblr or Instagram lol pretty much everywhere. Just don't hold back, asking for help is the best thing.

Originally posted by: areeba_blossom

Thank you so much for putting up a post as this. I am not ready to share but the fact that you put up something like this that dispels the taboo of mental health as a dark blot is really great! Thank you.