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Depression can scientifically be defined as -  A mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness or inability to experience pleasure combined with other symptoms including poor concentration, indecisiveness, sleep problems, changes in appetite, and feelings of guilt and hopelessness. In simple words, you know that feeling of helplessness, worthlessness and loneliness ; that is depression. Now days depression is used as a slang. You cannot find a dress to wear for a party; you are depressed, you cannot solve a maths problem; you are depressed,Chennai Super Kings beat kings XI Punjab in the IPL; you are depressed. Depression is not a joke, it is a serious condition. That being said ,it does not mean that it cannot be taken care of. There is nothing WRONG with you and do not let anyone make you believe that there is. In today’s day and age we teenagers are under constant stress and pressure. There is the pressure of studies , pressure of making friends and just a pressure of being the best version of yourself. We are not only competing with the outside world , we are competing with ourselves! All this creates a great void in our chests which does not get filled no matter how much we cry or scream out in agony and frustration; and it will not get filled ,not unless we talk to someone about it. Talking to someone about our problems always helps, and the simple reason for that is that we are sharing a part of ourselves with someone. That will reduce the overwhelming loneliness that we feel. You do not necessarily have to seek professional help to talk to someone , just talk to someone you can trust, someone who is there with you through thick and thin. Occupy yourself in hobbies you enjoy. Everything does not have to be so complicated sometimes it is best to relax and just have fun. Holding on to repressed emotions for too long will not make the emotions disappear, they will only become worse so let go of them. It is okay to think about yourself sometimes. If someone does not treat you well you are under no obligation to go out of your way and be nice to that person. People Change, priorities change and we have to learn to accept that. As Wolfgang Riebe said ‘No one is perfect , that is why pencils have erasers.’ So erase memories that cause you pain. Living with pain does not make you stronger, coming out of it does.
Distance yourself from relationships that stem negative feelings, give up bad habits and take a deep breath. Things WILL get better. You are Not alone. This world needs You. Stay strong.

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Cherry said…
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27 May 2018 at 09:16
Henry said…
Relevant, precise and reassuring. Thank you
30 August 2018 at 11:54
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