So I have been thinking about starting a blog for a while, but never did because to be honest I never really thought I was that interesting. but recently I've started talking about something that is very important to me and i briefly mentioned it on facebook and got an amazing response, so i've decided that im going to write about it more often, so here it goes...
Depression is a funny word. you here it used a lot in everyday life but i dont think people really understand what its like to have depression, they just casually throw the word around, as if there is no deeper meaning than being a little bit sad. but its not just feeling sad its more than that its as if there is a physical force pushing down on you every minute of the day, constantly questioning everything that you do. its more than sadness, its more than feeling a little down. its hard to explain and i think that is why there is a stigma surrounding it, so i apologise now if this comes across a bit wouldn't rambley (also i dont think that is a word so must apologise again). i have suffered with depression for years and at first i hid that fact because i thought i should be ashamed, i mean im 22 what do i have to be depressed about right? well thats not how it works, depression happens to anyone of any age, sex, race, religion, any one can have it so im asking you (if anyone takes the time to read this) to never say what do you have to be depressed about. as iv said depression is like a physical being, and because of that sometimes people need to take a day off and stay in bed, not because they are lazy but because they need to take the time to recover both mentally and physically.
i have been incredibly lucky to be blessed with the people i have in my life, my family and friends who have stood by me through all the dark times slowly helping me feel myself again. and now more than ever, as i struggle with depression i want raise awareness of mental health because it is not talked about enough and there is still a stigma. a mental illness can be just as damaging as any illness that you can see. so before you judge someone for having depression, take a step back and think do i really understand what its like? and maybe try to imagine yourself in their position.
