SLC-S29/W5-Mind & Learn : The Psychology Journey "Overcome your depression"

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Depression is not the end of life, it's just one stage which a person can overcome with just the right steps. This is my journey of overcoming depression let's watch out.

Write journaling, note down the good things that have happened to you in three days, and share them

Monday

This day was a better blessing to me. I was thinking about life when suddenly my client call. As I pick, the man said that a contract ad been placed to me — ten satellite dishes that I have to install. Truth be told I was really happy, joy full my heart. I waited for this kind opportunity for some time now, and finally it comes. The happiness which I feel that moment, over come any depression in me.

Tuesday

However Family is a true definition of joy. This day we gathered ,aunties, uncles, cousins, everybody full the compound. The place was lively, our laughter everywhere, food aroma makes my body happier. We ate and drink. The joy of seeing my people together warm my heart. It's this kind of gathering which remind a person that no matter how life is, family do always stand strong. I look everybody face, I was just smiling, telling myself, “These is my family and they are my joy.”

Wednesday

After our Christian meeting , one of our Christian brothers bring jackfruit. Ah, its been a while I taste that fruit. I hold the fruit with my friend @ubikool to take an amazing picture. As we later cut it, the smell alone was satisfying. When I bite into it, the taste sweet very well— soft, juicy, and delicious.

Everybody face just do shine with smile as we ate it together. That fruit carries joy which calm my mind, and make my heart happy, and remind me that simple things can bring big happiness that will make us overcome depression.

Choose an activity that will help you overcome depression, such as planting trees, going to a restaurant, or visiting a nice place, take pictures and share your experience.

This day I decide to give myself small time, just to enjoy life and a calm my mind. I left to my favorite local restaurant in the evening called Native Meals and More, which do serve all the delicious native food. I do always love that place because it reminds me of home taste meals.

As I reach, I see the woman which sell, she was already sitting under her umbrella shade, ready for customers. I greet her, then I enter inside to sit down. It was there I met my friend @jewel005, the guy was already eating and smiling.

The environment was quiet, cool breeze was blowing everywhere, the kind of peace available in that place can make a person to forget all stress. I didn't want any distraction I wanted to eat and enjoy alone so I had to switch to another single table.I didn't waste time, I order my favorite meal — Egusi soup with Eba. As the food land, the aroma alone nearly make me to dance. I carried spoon, taste it, and I was just nodding my head with joy. The soup was thick, well-spiced, and the Eba was soft just as I like it

That moment was a pure happiness. Enjoying my Egusi and Eba, with cool breeze and friendly faces around, I just overcome depression in me at that moment, knowing that life is still sweet no matter what.

There will be a short story, read the story and convey your own thoughts

Maria Mistakes

Maria keep her pain inside for too long. When exam results fall, she didn't talk to anybody which could have guide her. Instead she angry, break things, run away, and later take her own life.

What Maria would have Done

She could have open up early, talk to teacher, mentor or friend, and find new dream which fit her talent. She could also look for help with her depression instead of carrying everything all alone.

Father Mistakes

Her father force marriage on her without her consent. He didn't listen to her cry, and he ignore the signs of her depression.

What Father could have Done

He could have respected her choice, give her chance to study or follow another career path, and seek help when he sees her pain.

Family Mistakes

The family put too much load on Maria head, forcing her to just chase her grandfather dream. When she fail, instead of support her, they just criticize her and crush her independence.

What Family Could have Done

They would have encourage her, give her chance to try again or follow another career path. They would have show love, listen to her voice, and support her with care.

Grandfather Mistake

Grandpa dream become an heavy burden for Maria. His wish turn to pressure instead of inspiration.

What Grandfather Could have Done

He would have tell her to follow her own passion, not to force his dream on her. A blessing to chase her own path would have been much better.

This story show that pressure, lack of listening, and ignoring mental health can destroy a person spirit. Love, patience, and support , selfcare are the keys in overcoming depression.