Public Service Announcement: I would like to remind people that at this time of year especially, it is important to be there for friends who are hurting inside. Those suffering from depression are most prone during the long winter months to episodes, attacks, and worse. Keep in mind, it is not easy to tell how bad somebody is hurting inside. On the outside they might seem whiny, dramatic, listless and even irresponsible aka life falling apart while they seem helpless to stop it (to an exasperating extent.) They may complain a lot, which can seem annoying and discouraging... but keep in mind, there may be much more going on beneath the surface. It is not easy for people to open up. Sometimes they can not simply reach out, sometimes you have to take the time to CARE. Sometimes complaining and negative thinking is their way of hinting I am hurting, I am overwhelmed, I need LOVE, please help! Its really not that hard. Yoy dont have to fix somebodys life. Taking a few minutes out of your day to reach out to THEM with a simple, hey, is everything ok? and offering a listening ear can be enough. If you never experienced depression, you may not understand how much pain is going on in somebodys mind, how emotional pain can even PHYSICALLY hurt. Not to say you should walk on eggshells but when it comes down to it, a little COMPASSION could save a life. It is not easy to hear, this is not a happy pretty shiny post... but times are getting rougher and I felt necessary to voice these concerns in effort to avoid any tragedies this year. Be well, show empathy, take care, GIVE LOVE
Posted on: Thu, 08 Jan 2015 16:28:32 +0000
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