The most common topic so far.
I have a hunch that the word Depression is by far the most used word among the youths. We think that momentary sadness is depression.

Depression is the state of extreme unhappiness for a long period of time. It is a time when you don't feel like living anymore. Hence, the suicidal thoughts and self affliction.

When we hear others tell us that if we are in depression all we have to do is REACH OUT TO THEM at www.wewillsaveyoursorryasses.com, I just want to smash my head through the wall. Those suffering from depression don't understand what they are going through. At that time, they no longer know how to Reach Out because they are too scared. The heart or the brain doesn't receive a bell notification saying :

"Hi! You are under depression. Just informing you so that you Reach Out. Thank you for your cooperation. "

Geez!

Depression is a very serious condition. The mind wanders to the darkest places and brings out the worst memories of your life and all the words people ever told to you from your subconsciousness.. Even if it was a joke at the moment, it is no longer to you.
Everything becomes serious and sad.

There is nothing of the sort that an extremely happy or strong person can not experience this. In fact, they are the most vulnerable ones because it is wearisome to pretend to be something else. Especially happy and strong.
Because in reality,  we don't know what is going through in their lives and mind.

The physically weak can be mentally strong and vice versa.

What I would indeed suggest to people going through such a phase is to not hold back. Stop thinking about what others said and explore yourself more. Listen to music which you love and, write down your emotions and thoughts and if you can then speak or start a mild conversation about your griefs with people whom you trust.

A friend is sometimes the most understanding human out there.

I will bore you about me now. Due to my grades slipping slowly and personal reasons I had developed pre-depression last year. It's traces still remain in my head even now.

No one and I mean not one human knew about it because I am viewed as the most playful, happy and entertaining person of the group. Hence due to ignorance when people cracked jokes at my expense in a lighthearted way, it nevertheless took a toll on me.

I think the only way I got past it was through music and convincing myself that the thoughts inside my head is the the Devil. The mean part of me. My only motive was to make people laugh because I had enough sadness to deal with in my solicitude. Also seeing others smile because of me made me feel important.

The causes of depression are anything.  There is no particular one reason for it. We are all different and hence our heart is affected in different ways.

This is why I believe that we should never make jesters on a person's personality repeatedly and instead make them feel precious once in a while even if they appear hardhearted.

If you are unhappy with yourself just remember that you are the sole person who has the authority over your decisions and self. No one else does.

People suffer all the in ways unknown to us. If we can just hold on for long enough until the pain flies away and stay positive, we can overcome it and laugh at it later in the future too!

I swear I know it gets harder with the time passing but try to reason with your inner demons and accept your flaws. No one is perfect and those who expect you to be deserve to be punched back into the 19th Century.

So let us just stay hopeful and not bring to our own selves pain and wounds. We have one life to live and are rate treasures living on planet Earth.
Periodt.
Thank you!

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The topic was suggested by loveslouisa and I can't thank you enough for that!

So until next week!

(I hope you liked it cause I am writing it for you readers!!)