Pressures And Me.

Chapter 3~ Escape into Danger

OUTLINE THREE: ESCAPE INTO DANGER!

  Let me share a story with you!
(The names in this story have been changed for security reasons)
...about a boy named Jake, but before we get into his story let me lay a foundation to help you better understand the situation!
I found a psychology fact "The origin of depression can be situational and/or bio-chemical. If you are experiencing mild to moderate situational depression (resulting from the loss of a job, for example), counseling will help you. Most bio-chemical depressions that are moderate to severe are best treated with a combination of medicine and psychotherapy."
Now Jake was under situational depression, and under a lot of physical pressure, due to the fact that his family was at the bottom of the food chain which gave room to heavy mental and emotional stress, and he eventually fell sick with a case of cleptomania(See dictionary), Yup for those who understand what it means, it was a hell of a life he'd wound up in, it was a messed up situation, Jake was handsome and talented, traits that attracted goodwill to him, he Sang in the church and was a figure to behold, but this mentally impulsed condition of stealing was becoming a leach in his life, I met jake at the peak of his issues... I being a sorta life coach i had an interview with him;
Me: hello Jake, how are ya today?
Jake: Sir Jayden? Here? To see me? This must be pretty special...
Me: Yup! You sure are special, don't mean to pry or anything of the sort but there are a few thing I'd like to know, may I?
Jake: to be honest sir, I could use a friend!
Me: alright, I'd gladly lend a shoulder, Jake how did this whole situation begin? And how did it get this bad, to the extent of you changing churches thrice, loosing almost everyone around you and almost getting locked up in jail?
Jake: Sir, By the time I got to realise that it was more of a Medical issue than spiritual like I was made to believe, I had ended up in quicksand, I lost a lot of opportunities and helpers, even now I cant face certain people cos of my actions.
Me: But from what I understand from your file, its not your fault, you never even needed the things you stole, infact you turned yourself in and returned the items most of the time, so why blame yourself?
Jake: I let my guard down when I fell into pressure, ontop the fact that I had no good friends to give me good advice, I knew too well that I was surrounded by critics and religious chameleons, mongrels and pretenders, but I still let myself fall prey, I lost sight of who I really am in Christ, so I played by the rules of religion.
Me: so now that you're OK, having undergone theraphy and counselling with a bit of isolation, can you tell me how you felt In those years as a clepto patient?
Jake: I felt all there is to feel, pain, reject, loneliness, regret, lust, quitting, suicidal and what have you, it was horrible(in tears at this point)
Me: Its OK son, I understand how you feel, but please two more questions::: where was family in all this and what was their role in your recovery and finally, what would you term your ordeal?
Jake: Family? I rather not, my recovery was a function of self renewal and mind rebirth, I practically fought my way through with the help of the holy spirit,
I would term my experience as the ESCAPE INTO DANGER. Why? Because in my bid to escape the bitter feelings of depression, I ran into more friends of pressure, which added to my problems, so I guess I could not overcome cos I was being a coward....
Me: hmmmm, Escape into danger.. I like the cruise, I'd use it, well Jake its been insightful and inspiring talking with you, thank you for your courage and time! I'd be in touch with you! Have a nice day.

    So we can see now that its not adviceable to neglect yourself when you are experiencing pressure, you may fall prey to something bigger than the present, I know we live in a time where people judge you with your issues, but if you need someone trustworthy to talk to you can send me an email on ~Jaypeezay21@Gmail.com~ and I'd hit you up with hacks to break free from the stress you're feeling, Email your contact and we will contact you within 24hours!.