Mental health issues

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A few days ago, we received a case in the hospital's emergency department. The patient was a girl from my friends of friends circle (a friend of my best friend). Some days ago, my best friend brought her to the hospital.

She suspected that her fiancé was cheating on her and, as a result, started taking antidepressants. On the day she was brought to the hospital, she had taken antidepressants from four different companies.

That day, she went to meet her fiance and created a huge scene in a café. I don’t know whether the boy actually cheated on her or not, but he seemed mature and well-mannered. He was understanding and tried to console her, handling the situation calmly. However, she was completely out of her senses.

I can't even describe the things she said in front of the public and the police. What shocked me the most was how the boy controlled himself. Any other man might have lost his temper after hearing such harsh and unethical accusations. But he remained composed and behaved like a true gentleman, whereas his fiancée had completely lost control.

Anyway, that was their personal matter, and I don't want to discuss it further.

The important thing is that the girl was already under stress and battling depression. On top of that, she had been taking antidepressants regularly—sometimes even overdosing on high-potency drugs.

By the time she arrived at the hospital, she had completely lost her mind. She was screaming, unaware of her surroundings, and saying things that were foul, unethical, and senseless. Her condition was indescribable.

These were all side effects of her depression and the antidepressants she had been taking…

This reminds me of Soni. Actually, I got this idea from that patient.

Soni has started taking antidepressants again. She’s going through a lot, which explains her behavior.

Lately, she has been experiencing headaches, irritation, aggression, intolerance, malaise, frustration, trust issues, and a deep sense of loneliness. She has even had suicidal thoughts multiple times. All of this is due to her depression, and she desperately needs proper counseling and care to overcome it.

Mental health is a serious issue.

Nowadays, people—especially the younger generation—are suffering from depression and psychiatric disorders more than severe physical illnesses.

During my practical training in China, we visited a mental hospital. My heart clenched many times when I saw young people suffering.

I remember one female patient vividly. She was sitting on her bed, talking to herself as if she were giving an interview or presenting a case before a judge. She held a file in her hand and was dressed in a black coat, looking like a professional. I watched her through the glass window since students weren’t allowed inside. Some patients might become aggressive and attack.

I also assisted in many cases involving children below the age of 12 who were suffering from depression. It was heartbreaking.

Life can be cruel sometimes…

NEVER HURT SOMEONE WITH YOUR WORDS.

You never know what battles they are fighting internally.

Depression is real, but many people—especially the older generation—fail to understand it. When they hear that a 13-year-old boy or girl is suffering from depression, they are often surprised or even mock them:

"How can a child be depressed?"

But the truth is, anyone can suffer from depression, regardless of age.

If you ever feel the same way, don’t delay—seek proper guidance and counseling.

Life is precious. We only get it once.

It’s not meaningless—everyone has a purpose. And if you feel like you don’t, set a goal and create a purpose for yourself.

Stay healthy, stay blessed. XOXO

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