Depression is REAL!
May 19, 2015
by Anya Behling
depression is real, and it's not always obvious. it's an underlying feeling below the surface of helplessness when otherwise strong. my daddy was stressed, about various things—instead of seeming to tackle one problem to the next, the problems mounted up and became so worrisome that they day before it finally came to a head, it was obvious that he needed to see a doctor. he was given anti-anxiety medication to help him calm down & an anti-depressant, however, he was told it would take approximately two weeks to 'kick in'. little did I know the morning of september 17, 2014 would drastically change my life forever. however, I believe that your lives can be changed too. my dad's death is not in vain, since many struggle with depression and battle suicidal thoughts on the daily but never reach out for help. my dad in his own way, was reaching out, by letting others know that he was stressed, however unfortunately, it seems to be the norm these days. we live our lives in hyper-drive so it doesn't raise any red flags. suicide is a real thing. depression, mental illness, physical illness, pain and sorrow are REAL. this suffering isn't to be ignored or dealt with on your own. suicide, bottling up emotions, or self harm should never be an answer. it's just a permanent solution to a relatively temporary situation. death ends a life not a relationship, I love and miss you, counting down the days until we meet again. XO