"Supression"

Supression is the "janni" ( birth - giver) of depression.

Depression is the commonly heard word these days. A decade back this wasn't this common to hear the dreadful word so very frequently. Rather these days the depression pangs start pouring  during teenage years or may be much earlier even. Isn't it alarming🥺????

Scientifically speaking there are some disturbances in some neurochemicals in our brain🧠 leading to low mood, sadness, irratibility, loss of interest in once upon a time your favourite activities and most severely ....the suicidal thoughts. Whoosh!!!!

Depression originates from supression. Supression of your emotions, passions, desires, inability to express or share the deeper feelings of heart. We are usually well taught n trained in our academics but unfortunately very few of us are introduced to the concept of emotional quotient....the ability to handle n express the difficult emotions, the capacity n courage to open up about your inner self.

If one doesn't understand his or her own feelings then certainly he or she shall not be able to relate to others feelings as well. Total chaos...!!!

So on the remedial front first of all do not supress yourself, listen to your inner self. We all keep deferring our small 'needs n wishes' to some other day. We must understand that these small things bother much more than the bigger issues of life.

It could be as small as relaxing with your favourite flavoured tea in your favourite mug peacefully in your apartment's balcony in nature's lap☕ or watching your favourite TV show or a flick without any disturbance, listening to some soothing music🎼🎶, arranging your cupboard, dressing up for yourself👩‍💼 , finishing a long pending book, playing your favourite game🏌️⛹️,etc. etc. etc... 

Also there could be some other ambitions like getting a dream job, owning a dream house🏡, a big luxury car🚗, healthy n fit body  , happy relations.👭..the list is endless .

It may not be feasible to achieve all but ...not even able to try(enthusiastically) in that direction  is what leads to supression and hence depression.

We all can recall the beautiful journey of late sridevi in Bollywood flick ' English Vinglish' about crossing the hurdle of learning a new language and she overcomes it with lot of struggle n courage all singlehandedly. There are umpteen examples of such kind around us where even your closest ones are unknown to what you are going through inside you. Indeed it is a solo journey though if  you get some support consider it a bonus.

So practice to listen to your ownself and help yourself to become the better  version of yourself. Sincere n consistent efforts do bear results.

Let's build a happy society😍!!!