Depression//(Hypocrisy)//Death

Depression//(Hypocrisy)//Death

We woke up today happy and excited about our to-do list for the day.

Some were working out, some were cooking, some were updating their skills, some were attending webinars, some were attending the holy mass, and so on.

While here we were figuring out how to not let the sudden market changes affect our professional lives and social status, then came the shocking news that someone had passed away.

Sorry, let me correct myself. Someone committed suicide at their home.

That’s when things went haywire.

Everyone now is suddenly missing them and feeling sorry for them, and suddenly everyone seems to realize that depression is not just a fancy word to get attention, but it is actually true.

People who never had time for their own families or friends are now patient listeners and even apparently have time for strangers.

I see people saying, “I am here for you if you want to talk about something, and I will be the best listener.” Suddenly, people are talking about mental health and concerns relating to it.

NO OFFENSE! Well, even if you are offended, stop being a hypocrite!

Here is the thing: I am not going to point someone out, nor am I going to generalize the situation because there are some genuine people who care. Let me repeat, who really cares about mental health?

They may not be professional psychologists or therapists, maybe just your friend or a kind stranger, but there are people in this world who try to help even before things get bad.

We have come across so many situations and people in our lives who were really suffering; they just wanted to talk it out to someone. Did you really at least try to give them time?

We all just want to fit in, and because of that, we forget that our lives are not a competition to become what society wants us to be or reach the unrealistic goals set by it.

Have we ever tried to listen to the pain and cries of the people we come across who carry the burden of being “perfect”.

When a man tries to talk to someone, maybe just in an irrelevant conversation for you, did you really listen to him and help him, or were you among the ones who said, “You are such a wuss, a pussy, you are such a girl; why are you crying like a girl? Are you gay? You are so boring; all you talk about is such depressing and sad stuff. What kind of man you are, and so on.”

When a woman tried to talk to us, were you kind enough to listen to her, or did you just chide her by saying, “You are such a crybaby; you are supposed to be tough; you are supposed to adjust; don’t ruin the family name; all you want is attention; oh my God, you are such a drama queen; and so on.”

Let’s not even talk about how we treat people of the third gender or who do not confirm our ideas of being normal or human (and there goes mental health in the trash).

Were we one of those who mocked people for talking about anxiety and depression like we did to Selena Gomez, Ryan Reynolds, Deepika Padukone, and so many others?

When will we actually understand that we are not invincible!

We are humans with mental health who want love, care, and attention.

So here is the thing: let us not impose our stupid ideology on anybody, and rather than saying you have to be strong, teach and tell them they can be what they want to be.

There are people who want to cry out for help and cry themselves to sleep every night, but wake up every morning and put up that tough face of being “strong and perfect.”

Everybody has scars. Every person has their own fear.

It’s time that we open up our thoughts and let people be themselves, because there are people who want to cry but can’t.

They suffocate within because the world can’t accept them for who they are or the decisions they make.

We need to change the fact that crying or showing emotions or feelings is a sign of weakness. Let everyone be free, in the true sense of the word!

People who ‘NOW’ have all the time in the world to listen and help, just stop!

Think back again. Were you really there when someone needed you? If you were, I assure you that you are a gem worthy of people’s attention; if you are not, then why not? why now?

Why do you suddenly want to give your time to everyone? Is it because you are really feeling guilty, or is it just a trend for you to follow?

If it’s just a trend, stop it here, but if you genuinely mean what you are saying, then maybe try to get in touch with people.

We are blessed with technology and so many other things; use it properly.

If you really care, don’t only put up a status or tweet, but just text or call and ask them how they are doing.

We have all the time in the world right now; spend some time not only with strangers but with your own family too. Not only your thoughts or words can save a life, but also your action. Because everyone is suffering, let’s be empathetic and try to give some real time.

You never know if your one call or the very fact that you spend time with them might save a life.

“Remember, you are precious just the way you are, and you are loved!”