When you are depressed, what do you think about? Our brain will involuntarily think a lot, and the result of thinking so much is being immersed in it, unable to extricate oneself.
You may wonder when you will get better. When our bodies are unwell, we go to the hospital for a check-up, and at this time, we ask the doctor, when will we get better? When there are psychological issues, we also have such worries and concerns, thinking about when things will improve to make ourselves feel better.
We also think about how others perceive us. Humans are social animals, and since we are social animals, to a certain extent, we care about how others see us, care about their opinions, and care about what others think of us.
Once we dwell on these thoughts for a long time, we become suspicious, we start overthinking, which ultimately affects us.
We may also wonder if depression will worsen. Just like a person with a physical ailment worries about their health deteriorating, the same applies to mental issues, so we ponder over such questions.
We worry if depression will worsen, if it will escalate to severe depression, as severe depression is said to lead to suicidal behavior.
We may worry about our interpersonal relationships deteriorating. What should we do? Depressed individuals are often unliked by many, and if you are disliked, the ultimate outcome is foreseeable.
This can lead to a deterioration in our interpersonal relationships, causing more people to distance themselves from us. Once many people distance themselves, we start feeling even more lonely.
We wonder, what do our family members think? Many people are afraid of burdening their families, so they try not to let them worry too much because family members tend to be very concerned, and when they are worried about us, our psychological burden becomes heavier, making us feel even more unwell.
Actually, family members do worry, after all, they are family. They genuinely care about us.
For individuals struggling with depression, the world appears dark, and life seems quite melancholic. Just bringing in a ray of sunlight is not enough for depressed individuals to shine brightly; it requires a prolonged exposure to sunlight to feel the beauty within.
Once the sunlight is gone, things revert to their original state, sometimes even worse. Throughout our lives, we go through numerous experiences, and each occurrence and its development require constant reflection.
The inner world of a depressed person is fragile; they are sensitive because a single word or a glance from someone else can trigger various thoughts within them.
Am I at fault? Am I unlikeable? Do I have shortcomings? These questions often arise in their minds.
From a certain perspective, true awakening occurs post-depression. During the depressive phase, one feels trapped without a way out. However, the desire to break free exists within. This process actually sharpens one’s mental resilience.
Throughout history, many remarkable individuals faced numerous failures in early endeavors. Continuous failures can be disheartening, prompting the individual to ponder on how to resolve current troubles.
We encounter many challenges in life, and each obstacle is essentially a source of strength that propels us forward.
It is only when facing harsh moments of darkness that one’s resilience truly shines. Not everyone can become an astronaut or a special forces operative; attaining such positions requires immense effort.
Behind every outcome lies a significant amount of sweat and effort.
Hard work is crucial; without diligence, progress is not possible. The dark times of depression may seem overwhelming, but do not lose hope. Keep moving forward, and one day, you will realize: you are the brightest star of them all.
