#LongThread. Over the last few days, have realised that many people I know are battling loneliness and depression that I thought. The reasons are many, academic stress, work stress, bad boss, EMI problems, teenage kids being difficult, marriage not working out. The works.
One thing common is most cases is lack of a support system. Most people live in urban centres, in nuclear families, often commuting long hours. No time on weekdays to exercise, de-stress or even to talk to family members. Weekends are spent doing chores, or in mindless shopping.
Many don’t have siblings, or the bonds have withered by distance, old friendships are reduced to spending wishes on WA or sharing memes. Social media has taken the place of family togetherness. And that exaggerates the problem. Many are seeking professional help.
You need a loving and supportive network of real people to supplement the therapy. Please invest in people and relationships. Real people. Call old friends, cousins, siblings, have conversations. Meet on weekends. And don’t wait for d burden to be too heavy before seeking help.
