Depression (5-minute Freewrite)
They are a lovely couple, or so do many think so.
He is a successful motivational speaker and always have his schedule packed with seminars all the around world.
And she, being an understanding and submissive wife, not only does she support her husband's career, but she also helps him takes care of the house. She will ensure the table be filled with dishes that her husband loves whenever he is back.
"I will come back after the seminar ends to celebrate your birthday. I know it will be a delayed one but I will make it up," he convinced her.
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There was some hiccup at the seminar so everything was postponed to next week. He tried calling her but there was no response.
When he came home, he saw his favourite meals on the table. Smiles filled up his face as he stomped into her room to find his wife.
She was resting on bed. Must had been waiting for him for sometime. He also saw a love card for him.
"Hi honey, I am not sure when will you read this. But perhaps when you do, I am still resting. I have been wanting to rest in a still peaceful manner for a long time. I always feel lonely. And it is merrier up there. People thought I am happy. But I am not. I don't even know how to tell. But I smile through it all. You take care."
He noticed the wife was breathless. The food was cold and had gone filthy. She must had been waiting for him for one week.
Smiling depression is a new form of depression where the person appears jovial but internally she or he suffers from depression symptoms. This is the most subtle form of depression because sometimes the one who suffers do not even realise it. Get help if you need to or if you notice some loved one needs help, then reach out.
It is okay to be not okay. And I would like to add on, it is okay to be depressed sometimes. It may strike you at night, but new joy comes in the morning. Talk to someone about what you face. Find an online counsellor if you do not want to meet face to face.
P/S: Exceeded 2 minutes to finish off the last 2 paragraphs.
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A very good freewrite on a very serious subject. This is one of those things we should be talking about more often.
Really a great post! God bless and more power @iamjadeline!
Another great freewrite; well done
This is a nice article to raise awareness about depression. My mum had depression for many years and it was hidden from me even after I was married. Good thing that it was better now with proper treatment given. Seek treatment early is a good recommendation! Thanks for the freewrite about depression. Followed and upvoted from your neighbouring country new follower in Singapore! Cheers!