Life is never easy. When you think you had it all figured, it goes ahead and becomes the most complicated thing ever. One minute everything seems happy and blissful and in the next, things go downhill and everything is chaotic! 

   Usually, aspects like bullying, trauma, betrayals, heartbreaks and failures throw people off the track. Despair and hopelessness take over you. Pessimism and perplexity cloud your rational thinking. Your emotions go overdrive and push you into an abysmal darkness. Even simple tasks seem frustrating to accomplish. Your anger notches up-to a whole new level, trust issues arise and irritability sees no end. Shutting people out becomes your defense mechanism and you turn into an empty shell. This emptiness overwhelms you and pushes you over the edge. 

And you start searching for ways to let your frustration out. You get addicted to drugs, alcohol and whatnot! You even try and hurt yourself and suicidal thoughts cross your mind frequently. 

    Depression is a nasty feeling to go through. Do not let it over power you and your will to succeed. Let someone in and try speaking to them. It's not an easy thing to do, I know, trust me I do. But it really helps. Go to a therapist or do something that will keep you off that emptiness you feel. Get help before you succumb to it. 

   Folks, there might be people right next to you who are falling prey to depression. Observe them, take a closer look, you'll understand their struggle. Try and help them. It's not easy to crack them but baby steps, it'll get you there. Help them fight depression and conquer it!

"Depression is being colorblind and constantly told how colorful the world is" 

-Atticus.