Posted by Anonymous on 2012/06/13 under Uncategorized Depression is serious, and whether or not someone wants to lecture someone to get over it- I’d like them to reconsider. If someone is (however years) old, telling others that as long as you have a home and food that you MUST be happy and get over yourselves, is not only selfish but completely uncaring of those who experience it. Even within states of true bliss I completely understand those that remain on the dark side of the spectrum. To those who believe depression is a lifestyle choice, I’d love to congratulate you on stating the obvious. For those who choose to be, and experience, happiness everyday they choose- I’d also like to congratulate your bravery. However, many must understand that happiness does not come from a plain choice. It comes from perseverance, acknowledgement, and the assistance from the greater good. Happiness is a muscle that must be worked upon for days upon years before it can change someones life- and though that can be a difficult one; The same goes with dieting, exercising, learning how to play an instrument, using your left/right hand and more. The world is constantly in a state of improvement- and as an individual you must attempt happiness and work towards it. Never the less, the initial steps and the continuous steps are the hardest ones some can take.
Personally, feeling depression on a variety of levels brings out a very special part of me. Parts that sometimes want to destroy my life, and parts that only want to pursue a better life. Depression is experienced by everyone, whether the depression is because of a break-up, death, or loss of home and food. Depression comes in all shapes and sizes and must be dealt on a personal and social level; some leave quickly, and some stay forever.