Persuasive Piece

“Stressed Out”

I was told when I get older all my fears would shrink,
But now I’m insecure and I care what people think.

-Twenty-one Pilots

           

What is Depression?

            Depression, by definition is feelings of severe despondency and dejection, self-doubt that in a snap of the finger turns into Depression. Although, Depression feels so much worse than just those feeling of being alone, it makes you feel as if you’re worthless. All Feelings that you’ve had of happiness is replaced by sadness, and you have to say you’re okay because people just wouldn’t understand.

            That’s a short description of what depression feels like, but I’m here to tell you, you can do it.

Reasons to Help

            I’ve never been asked this question before, but I know people are asking these themselves, saying things such as, “They obviously don’t my help,” or “They’re already sad for help.” All of this is not true what so ever, studies show that suicide is the third leading cause of among young people, resulting in 4,400 deaths per year.

            I’ve heard many stories by teenagers about how their friend took their own life because of depression. Parents are the same way, telling stories of how their child took their own life, causing the hardest pain on the parent.

            Studies show that 160,000 kids stay home from school every day because of fear of bullying. Teachers and Principals always say things such as, “Don’t be afraid to tell someone if you’re being bullied,” although this doesn’t work for the bully can easily find out who ratted them out, causing more bullying to happen.

What can we do to help?

            One small step we can take is to make sure you’re friend or child is okay. Some red flags may include; loss in appetite, what used to interest them, doesn’t fulfill their need anymore, loss of social connection, doesn’t care anymore, and self harm. If any of these signs appear, you should try talking to the person.

            Anther way to help is just be there for them, just tell them you’ll be there for them. So many depression victims have no one to talk to making them feel alone and abandoned, but if you’re there for someone, they’ll most likely talk to you instead of doing something drastic.

            Those are just some things you should consider to help stop depression once and for all.

SIDE NOTE: I’m sorry I  haven’t been on schedule as of late, but I’m should be back on schedule again soon, just a lot going on right now in school. Also, when I’m not sick, I’ll post anther video, so leave questions in the comments you’d like me to answer!

~Lindsay