Lets talk about depression

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(You have been warned)

Where are you now my friend? Why are you so lonely? Can you notice people asking if you are alright?

Don't lie to them

Don't tell them you're fine

Tell them the truth

We are the same but I had it longer than anyone can imagine

For as long as I remember, I was depressed. Once in a while, I forget I'm depressed and genuinely smile

But more often than not, I fake it

Behind the sunny personality, a personality that attracted people, lies a broken person

I believe I only confided it to the people I'm very close with

But more often than not, they just dismiss it and tell me there is a reason to be happy?

I asked myself something

"I'm suffering from depression for 4 years straight, never telling anyone. But what is my reason to be happy?"

My reason?

Your reason?

Their reason?

Whose reason really matters?

And please, for goodness sake, don't self harm. I already stopped but I'm still feeling down. Lonely too

Self-harm is stupid too

Actually... I have to admit I felt pain first. Gradually, I enjoyed it. I forgot the pain I had

My parents found out and threatened to put me in the asylum

Really?

Are they serious?

How many restless night I spent, wondering if my life is worth living

But I ask you one thing

Do you want to see your happy ending?

Do you?

And I don't think I will have a happy ending

Not everyone does though

And I might be included

But still, if I die

I will still continue smiling

Because I realized my life is worth living even if others scoff at me

For me, making others happy is enough to make me happy

Go find yours

Follow your heart

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