Hey guys! I know I have been extremely inactive on wattpad lately and I apologise for that buttt I'm here just to write a short note :)
Though I have never been a victim of this, I've recently ended on own stigma about people with crippling depression and anxiety. After listening to many stories, I'd like to say we play a big part in the mending process.
The school year has barely started and I'm already facing a lot of negativity and at some occasions, self doubt. [And whether or not you are a person of faith, I'd like to say that God DOES help you get through this if only you'll trust in Him and pray. He also helps you feel better about the situation. Anyway, if you'd like to chat about this, my dm is always open :) ]
Nobody chooses to have depression and in most cases it is not an act of attention seeking. Most people have been hurt and traumatised emotionally maybe even in ways you cannot see. I think its extraordinarily important that we are aware of this so we can help them recover, if anything.
Be understanding but not pessimistic and never criticise.
Often the people who seem to have it all are really the most broken inside. Those people who give you inspirational quotes don't mean it to help others, most of the time they are trying to convince themselves. Please understand that the grass is always greener. Be that person you'd like to meet in an awkward situation. Be the person that initiates a conversation when someone looks lonely. You can make a difference. Let's all band together. Life is too short to be sad.
'And I can love because Christ first loved me.'
I may not be the most correct person about mental disorder or your emotions but I am ready with a listening ear. Hit me up via dm if you need to :)
Cheers,
Faith xx