Random stuff 2 - depression

Depression is a wide-spread mental health issue that can affect anyone with no regard to gender, sexuality, age, marital status, social standing or whatever else. It can produce physical problems as well as emotional. Oftentimes it is disregarded as easily fixable or not really there because unless a person has experienced it, it can be extremely hard to understand. Lack of understanding can then lead to fear of the unknown which in turn leads to apathy and impatience for those who suffer from it.

I've had clinical depression for almost 20 years and though that doesn't make me an expert by any means, I've witnessed and experienced a lot of ways depression is dealt with by both loved ones of the depressed person and even the person themselves. I believe awareness and acceptance are two of the most important issues with regards to depression...

...awareness and acceptance of depression's existence as a real physical thing and its often debilitating effects by those who don't suffer from the illness and acceptance of its real and physical presence followed by acceptance that there's help available by those who do. Today's society can often be based on quick fixes but unfortunately, depression isn't often fixed that way. Understanding is key or in the least,  the willingness to understand can make all the difference in someone with depression's life.