My Salvation
A couple of months back, my best bud W started messaging me about what has been going through his mind during his transition from a student to a job seeker. He was feeling really depressed regarding his situation, asking me questions like "What is the purpose of life? What are we living for?" And it scares me. Even though he was feeling vulnerable, sharing his thoughts with me makes me feel vulnerable too. I understand what he's going through. I've been there. Every now and then. So, to revisit this place is a wee bit overwhelming for me.
I tried to reply him the best way I possibly could. I don't want to be the insensitive friend who doesn't know the right things to say. All the worst case scenarios played out in my head. For someone who have a keen interest in human behaviours, I certainly am not wise enough, or rather, prepared, to handle such a thing. I still can be quite hesitant to share certain part of me with anyone. I too am dealing with lot of issues myself that I am only comfortable sharing it here. A place where nobody I know will ever come across.
There are and always will be people out there struggling with minor depressive episodes. It is prevalent in today's society, and receiving much publicity compared to 20 years back. I'm not sure my way of coping with such episodes are ideal, but as long as I get better, huh? If you ever find yourself in this situation, stop dwelling on the things that made you depress. Think of the things you love, think of the things that you look forward to. Do the things that makes you happy. Indulge in small pleasures (eating chocolate, ice cream etc.) or go out for a workout to sweat your problem out. You'll feel much better. In any way, just think positive. Let me quote from Goyte's Somebody That I Used to Know "You can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness." Don't.
P.s. I am ready to love again. <3 p="">
I tried to reply him the best way I possibly could. I don't want to be the insensitive friend who doesn't know the right things to say. All the worst case scenarios played out in my head. For someone who have a keen interest in human behaviours, I certainly am not wise enough, or rather, prepared, to handle such a thing. I still can be quite hesitant to share certain part of me with anyone. I too am dealing with lot of issues myself that I am only comfortable sharing it here. A place where nobody I know will ever come across.
There are and always will be people out there struggling with minor depressive episodes. It is prevalent in today's society, and receiving much publicity compared to 20 years back. I'm not sure my way of coping with such episodes are ideal, but as long as I get better, huh? If you ever find yourself in this situation, stop dwelling on the things that made you depress. Think of the things you love, think of the things that you look forward to. Do the things that makes you happy. Indulge in small pleasures (eating chocolate, ice cream etc.) or go out for a workout to sweat your problem out. You'll feel much better. In any way, just think positive. Let me quote from Goyte's Somebody That I Used to Know "You can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness." Don't.
P.s. I am ready to love again. <3 p="">
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