Depression Is Not A Joke
Blog #235
May 02, 2022
"I am afraid to tell because others might say that I am just overacting"
"I am just a useless person in this world. It's better to be away in this world."
"No one understands my feeling. I am alone in this battle. I am alone and no one is ready to listen."
These are just a few thoughts of those people who have experienced being depressed. Being in that situation is never been easy and will never be. If no one ever listens to them, they will end up taking their life.
Just 6 days ago, as I was browsing my Facebook page, I saw a post from my batchmates saying that they can't believe that "J" (the initial of her name) had committed suicide. While reading the comments, there was someone who said that "J" was still very energetic before the day she ended her life. She also can't believe that it actually happened because they have known "J" as a positive and strong person.
These are the post that she had on Facebook before the day she left this world:
Memories are made to let you remember all the things you have made during your stay here on earth.
Gonna miss those memories with folks, super busy niyo na Kase eh...miss y'all
In God's hands, everything will be fine. Amen.
Many were saddened at that sudden happening especially those who were dormmates of "J". And many also said that she shouldn't have done that act because she had kids that depended on her.
Depression is not easy. Sometimes those who undergo this kind of situation chose not to open up to others because they think that others might judge them. Others might just say that they are overacting but the truth is, there are too many heavy loads in their hearts already. Sometimes they are afraid to open up because they are afraid that no one will listen to their dramas in life. They are afraid that no one will listen to what they are going to say. Sometimes they feel like they are alone in their battles. They feel like no one is there when things go wrong.
To those who have been through it right now, please choose to talk to God if you can't open it up to anybody. God will always be willing to listen to you and will never leave you in despair. He will enlighten your mind and heart and He will lead you to the right path.
I am advising this because I was once there. I was once in a situation where I almost end up my life because I feel like I am only a burden to my family. During that time, I was so ashamed of my family for the mistake that I did and I thought that ending my life was the only solution but thank God, He didn't let me commit that big sin. He opened my eyes and let me realize that there are many reasons why I shouldn't end my life. He also let me realize that one mistake can't be solved by making another one. Thank God for guiding me that time because if I chose the other way around, I would not be here today and I would not know how beautiful it is to be able to live until today.
In God, everything will be okay.
Closing Thoughts
Life is full of trials and hardships but always know that those are not permanent. After those downtimes, you can be able to see the light again so choose to fight. Someday as you look back on that downtimes, you will be prouder of yourself for not giving up. You may experience many depressing times, anxiety, and almost give but when you see that you are still standing firm at the moment, you will say to yourself, that "yes I made it" because you overcome all those.
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This is me @BCH_LOVER once again, leaving this message "Please know that you are not alone in your battles. God is always there. Also know that someone cares and I do care for you too".
Thank you. Keep safe y'all!
Good things pointed out by your writing. Sometimes people make it funny while another one is in depression. These can cause death of the victim. We should support those who are in depression.