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A significant part of the world's population suffers from depression, what do you think is the most important thing that helps these people to fight depression?
There was once upon a time when depression was not a thing and you were never allowed to talk about it because people felt that it was not real, but just a myth or made up a story by others to hide from their responsibilities. Only those who have been faced with these defects can understand the next person's plight and may be able to detect on time someone who is going through such a phase especially if they are close to the victim.
Back then, when depression wasn't a thing or wasn't widely spread, we had numerous death cases as a result of depression and people who never understood what depression was about and what could do to its victim started blaming those who took their lives or give up as a result of depression.
You know that saying, "You never know how it feels and what the other person or victim is talking about, going through, or experiencing until you are a victim". Thank goodness that today, depression is widespread and people can boldly come out and tell people about their challenges or struggles and not get looked down upon.
With the economic situation, the fight for the survival of the fittest, and how difficult it has been for many over the years, people are struggling to stay afloat, people are keeping the smile, people are standing strong and hoping even when all that is standing between them is a thin line, even when they are grasping unto is a thin line, that will cut with just a snap of a finger or
The necessary and important thing that can help those who are going through this phase of their life is showing kindness to them, it doesn't have to be a big thing, and it doesn't have to be just about finances alone. Trying a little kindness to our next-door neighbour, showing a little kindness to the stranger we just met on the road would go a long way to ease their burden because we can not tell what is going through anyone's mind but showing kindness could be all they need to relief them if what is happening.
It doesn't have to be financial kindness only, the way we talk to people, could also be a form of kindness. The kindness that you show every day will help someone along the way, that is more reason why we must show and try kindness no matter how little it is.
Many people lost their lives during this phase because the people who they confided in and expected them to lend a helping hand, instead doubted and mocked their situations. Let's not forget that no act of kindness no matter how small is ever wasted and just so we know, kindness is never a weakness, even though many people tend to abuse our kindness towards them, it won't take stress to be kind to the next person.
This is my entry to Thoughtful Thursday Prompt #19
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