By Apeksha Tickoo
They dealt with depression
She does not want to step out of her room. He avoids meeting anyone. Her soul is crying out loud for help but nobody really seems to listen. He is failing drastically at whatever he is doing because he just cannot concentrate. Her plump frame has turned bony and weak. He eats everything he gets a hold of. She does not do anything the whole day, yet feels tired and restless. He cries himself to sleep every night. She never wants to wake up from sleep.
There are thousands of ‘he’ and ‘she’ around us. People who may seem absolutely normal but are fighting depression with whatever is left of them. If statistics are to be believed, one in 10 people who read this article are dealing with the same. This article is for all those brave beings who are at a war with themselves, you are not alone!
Is there really a way you can beat this demon? A demon who takes away all your happiness and energy and leaves you with a void. (Much like dementors of the muggle life!) Yes there is. And the only way is, YOU. You are the only magic who can save yourself from the clutches of this beast.
Don’t believe us? Here are some people you know very well (AND LOVE!) who saved themselves and went on to become the hero of their lives.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
He used humor as a cure to depression and told jokes and funny stories as a means to connect with people and survive the battle within. “If it were not for these stories—jokes—jests I should die; they give vent—are the vents of my moods and gloom.” His strong will led him out of melancholy and showed him the path to lead a whole country!
HARIVANSH RAI SRIVASTAVA (a.k.a. BACHCHAN)
He has written a lot of poems relating to inspiration, originality, endurance and motivation. These might help you emerge as a stronger person! Have a look!
ROBERT DOWNEY JUNIOR
Heartthrob of millions of girls worldwide, our very own Iron Man has had his share of bad days. We all are very well aware of his addiction to drugs which brought along bizarre behavior, probation violence and deeds that he is not proud of. But not only did he fight with his addiction but also tackled depression and emerged as a real hero. One of the dialogues from his movie best suits here, “You know, It’s times like these when I realize what a superhero I am.”
(Let us let you in to a secret, We all are superheroes, without capes!)
DEEPIKA PADUKONE
https://youtu.be/vQBNYRBpY7c
LILY SINGH
SO YOU. Yes, You. What you’re going through is absolutely fine. Fight this demon with every bit of your heart, mind and soul! Try everything you can but do not give up! Who knows one day you end up being the next YouTube sensation, Bollywood queen or a Marvel Superhero!
All the best, you brave-hearts!