Mental health illnesses have been on the rise. The commonest and most disturbing being depression.
Depression is a mood disorder characterized by persistent low mood,loss of interest previously interesting activities,extreme sadness,feeling of hopelessness and low energy.
It's commonly triggered by traumatic life events such as loss of a loved one,heartbreaks,financial difficulties,neglect,sexual abuse and chronic illnesses.
It could also occur following intoxication or withdrawal from substances of abuse like Meth,Alcohol.
Most people with this condition result to taking their lives as they feel unloved and hopeless. Lately,this trend is common even among celebrities we idolize on our TV screens.
Traumatic life events are a regular part of our lives,hence we must learn to handle our emotions and setbacks without letting them culminate into life threatening events.
Are you depressed from any cause? Seek professional help,speak out,join a support group, suicide is not the way out.
Your family,friends and the world needs you alive.
You matter,the world needs you.
Keep hope alive.
