Am I Enough? (Depression Story)
Diagnosed
Vanessa
Want to go to my brothers party? He has SICK parties.
Lila
I would, but I don't really feel like it...
Vanessa
What?! You said no last time.
Lila
I'm sorry Vanessa, but I'm not in the mood for parties right now.
Vanessa
You're not in the mood for anything, Lila!
Lila
I'm sorry! It's my fault.
Vanessa
It's like you don't care for me anymore.
Lila
No, I do! I just feel uneasy.
Lila's little sister walks in.
Carly
Lila! Mommy was asking if you wanted to go to the store with her?
Lila
Tell her I said no thanks.
Vanessa
You don't even want to go out with your family?
Lila
I DON'T FEEL LIKE IT, VANESSA!
Lila
I-I'm sorry. I lost my temper and-
Vanessa
I'm gonna go. Text me when you're ready to hang out.
Vanessa packs up her things, and leaves.
Lila gets up, grabs her phone, and listens to music.
Grandpa Michael
Everything ok, kiddo?
Grandpa Michael
What's the matter?
Lila
I've been a failure lately. I've done nothing but disappoint everyone.
Grandpa Michael
Now, that's not true. Is it your mental health bothering you?
Grandpa Michael
Well, kiddo. Sounds like your having mental issues.
Grandpa Michael
Not anything violent. But it causes some low self-esteem, and not wanting to social interact.
Lila
It's depression, isn't it?
Grandpa Michael
Sounds like it.
Grandpa Michael
It'll be ok. It gets better.
Grandpa Michael
Well, just do things you love. It takes time.
Lila
I don't want to live like this forever.
Grandpa Michael
You wont, Lila.
What Will Happen?
Mom
Carly, go see where she is.
Carly walks in Lila's room, seeing her crying.
Lila
Oh! How was the store?
Carly
It was ok. Why are you crying?
Lila
Just feel gross at the moment.
Carly
Oh, well we got you some snacks!
Lila
Ok, I'll be there in a sec.
Carly walks off, and goes to the kitchen with their mom
Carly
Lila is upset, mommy.
Carly
I don't know. She didn't tell me.
Mom
Wait here, I'll be right back.
She walks into Lila's room.
Lila
I have depression mom!
Lila
Grandpa Michael told me about it.
Mom
He's just lying, sweetie.
Lila
He had it before, mom! He's not lying.
Grandpa Michael
Everything ok?
Lila
No! She thinks I don't have depression!
Mom
Don't you dare talk back to me, young lady!
Grandpa Michael
Merida, she does have depression.
Mom
Don't be silly. She never had mental health issues before.
Grandpa Michael
It happens randomly. Especially in the teen years.
Grandpa Michael
It can happen at any age, Merida.
Lila
See?! At least he believes me!
Mom
For being rude all of the sudden!
Mom
I don't want to hear it! Make sure you fold your clothes.
Lila
Was she always like this?
Grandpa Michael
Yes. Ever since she was 12.
Lila
What happened when you had depression, grandpa?
Grandpa Michael
Well, it wasn't easy. I had meltdowns, was irritated easily, wasn't confident, and even suicidal sometimes.
Lila
Oh my gosh... are you ok now?
Grandpa Michael
Of course. I'm here because I had Merida, and that she had you and Carly. Furthermore, I wouldn't be here without you guys. Sounds dramatic, but it's true.
Grandpa Michael
It never went away. But it got easier to deal with when I was 30.
Grandpa Michael
It does sometimes.
Lila
So... what can I do to stop feeling this way?
Grandpa Michael
Do anything that makes you happy. Especially hang out with family. Depression is a bad mental illness, its terrifying sometimes. But I promise you, it gets better.
Lila
Is suicidal the worst part?
Grandpa Michael
Yes. Definitely.
Lila
You're really strong, grandpa. I want to be just like you.
Grandpa Michael
You're already strong, Lila. You always been.
Grandpa Michael
Who cares? I do.
Grandpa Michael
I love you too, kiddo.
Losing Friends
Carly
Hi Lila! Want to play pirates?
Lila
I really want to, but I'm not feeling it right now.
Lila
I'm sorry, it's my fault.
Carly
At least you're not crying!
Mom
Lila, Vanessa is here.
Carly
What's that supposed to mean? !
Vanessa
It means you're tiny.
Lila
Mom, can you get me a glass of water please?
Vanessa
So are you still feeling gross?
Vanessa
What even is causing you to be lazy?
Lila
Lazy?! It's called depression, Vanessa.
Vanessa
You have depression?
Vanessa
Oooh, no wonder you're fatigue.
Lila
You don't even care for me! All you care about is parties.
Vanessa
That's not true! I asked if you wanted to come.
Vanessa
Because you're lazy?
Vanessa
I'm just speaking the truth.
Lila
You're talking nonsense, that's what you're doing.
Vanessa
We should just go our separate ways.
Mom
Here's your water, sweetie.
Mom
What happened to Vanessa?
Lila
We're not friends anymore, mom.
Mom
Oh dear. Want to talk about it?
Mom
Ok, just let me know what happens.
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