I fell into depression about 3 yrs ago, and it really felt like
that was the lowest point of my life. Initially, I couldnt sleep,
couldnt eat and i was virtually sad all the time. I either cried or
felt like crying all the time......when i was on the phone with my
mum, on the com, on the bus/mrt, working and as always crying
myself to sleep.
This went on for ard 3 weeks and i lost ard 5 kg during that
period. i sought help with my GP after that and he prescribed for
me sleeping pills and some antidepressants. The drugs made me feel
slightly better but also caused weight gain which started a very
bad cycle.....
I cooped myself at home for more den a month, not once did i
venture out of my house door during this one month.....and i
basically bcam a hermit in the 1st sem of sch....skipping whatever
lects i could to stay home......
Depression is not something one can simply snap out of....and many
ppl cant seem to understand that, including me.....until the day
when i too, fell into depression..
Its impt to be supportive of your loved ones who might be in
depression, cos for me.....it was only when i saw my mum crying
that i realised i could not carry on in that state.
