Life... Depression sets in

Life is beautiful, life is enduring, life is magical, life is strange, and it is as well painful. Life can be enjoyed to its fullest, life is basically all you can think of, the good, the bad, life is filled with research and a new discovery, life is a game.

Yes there are ups and down in life but you daring to make a difference is what gives it more meaning. Yes we may not be able to detect or handle what life throws at us, but our approach matters a lot. How do you approach it, do you wallow in pain or you takes steps to understand, do you leave your comfort zone to tackle the issue or do you remain in silence and dismay.

Stephen Covey would say "There are three constants in life...change, choice and principles." There are no limitations in life.

Depression is said to be a common but serious mood disorder. But in my country Nigeria, depression is not common. Some term depression as “leave that one e never know watin dey worry am”. There by driving the individual into a more depressed state.

Let’s not underestimate the power of a smile, a kind word, an honest compliment, give that person a listening ear, or the smallest act of caring.

Social media has left a lot of individuals depressed. These days’ social media now create more harm than good. We should always remember that word cuts deep into the victim. You may mean no harm but negative words are always harmful.

Some persons are depressed due to spiteful and hateful words spoken, we all know about the power of the tongue
Exposure seems to be a solution to depression but exposing yourself to the wrong set of persons can be harmful. Many struggle with their mental health due to the toxic companionship or relationships they keep.

The rate of suicide committed in Nigeria has increased at a rate of 70%. There is a record (by Daily Trust) of 80 Nigerians committing suicide in the last 13 months. The victims cut across all genders and age groups; men, women, teenagers including boys and girls and children.

How we react to life matters a lot, why not believe that its worth living and see the difference. Our environment matters a lot.

Do not be alone when in a state of depression, find help.

Hey! Do not try to solve life, don’t try to decipher life, live it, experience it, it’s nothing but reality. I have learned far that in this life, anything is possible. That’s why I choose to be happy and smile regardless of the shit life throws at me.

I wrote this piece after I read an article "the black dog of depression" by @michelle.gent . I really hope this piece would affect a life positively …. This is but an introductory, would love to share more....

love Josphirre