Light the Dark — Part II

Two questions can be asked to know if you or a loved one is depressed, or just feeling miserable:

1. How long is it lasting?
2. Is it taking control over my life?


Men are diagnosed far less with depression than women. Why do you suppose that is? Probably the same reason why there are more women in therapy than men. Growing up, boys are raised to be "men", the stupid boxed PERFECTED definition of what a man needs to and should be. Unfortunately, this box does not and will not do society any good, not only does it place the men who can't fit inside as outcasts, but it also places women in a place of inferiority. To be violent and to be tough is part of a man's boxed definition, to be emotional and submissive is a woman's requirement. The outcome we see is women having more "freedom" to speak of their issues then men, because she is seen as an "emotional being" she then becomes "allowed " to act like one. Whereas a man may not be seen as a man anymore if he decides to show any sign of weakness. We must always ask ourselves, are the boxes society places on us worth following? If so, to what extent? How long will it take for my fear of society to make me coo coo in the head? Or has it already done that to me? Is it worth the trouble? If so, to what extent? Who should I be pleasing?

Psychological illnesses should never be left untreated, the loneliness that results from it is roughly unbearable. Society's pressure for its individuals to be perfect is an impossible task to accomplish, people come from all sorts of different backgrounds, what may be perfect for you may be totally flawed for me. Respect yourself before you respect others, and demand self love, tears come and go, but when depression comes knocking on your door, it will be a long way, if ever, for it to depart from its visit.

Advise loved ones on the importance of smiling, tell your friends you love them. Never judge a book by its cover, and always remember that when you point a finger at someone, you are pointing three fingers right back at you. Awareness is important to help rid of the problems our people suffer from, the first step to regaining power: denying access. Be the true radical Feminist that you are, and deny depression access! By denying access, you re-define definitions, and gain complete power over yourself again. Power is not given, it is taken. Take it back, and live your life again!


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