Name: Christine S.

Cortez Subject: Ed -
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Section: BPEd – 4101 Date: Sep. 06,
2023

ESSAY WRITING: DEPRESSION

Depression is a constant feeling of sadness and loss of interest that stops you from doing
your normal activities. But depression is not just a regular mood swing that most individuals
experience. In fact, different types of depression exist, with symptoms ranging from relatively
minor to severe.

To be honest, thankfully I don't experience being depressed, which is why I don't know
the actual feelings or happenings that they are experiencing during those times. But from what
I've noticed on social media nowadays, I've seen some clips where someone who has depression
tends to be so emotional; they cry often, they want to be alone, and in worse cases, they are
having a hard time breathing, and some are suicidal.

Well, as I've said, I don't experience being in that situation. I do encounter lots of
problems, either small or big. The pressure, financial things, family issues, and even my personal
insecurities I experience being so emotional and having a hard time figuring things out. There are
times that I feel so hopeless—that life seems so unfair to me all the time. I cry a lot, easily. But I
must go on; I have to live this life even though it does not feel the same as before.
But I deal with it by talking to God. I often ask him why, and I ask for guidance, solutions, and
answers. I just feel like he's the only one who can help me and us through whatever we are going
through. Secondly, happiness: I feel healed and at peace seeing someone happy, especially my
family. I do think that happiness and smiles are medicine too, because they work for me. Even
though it's not actually me who's happy, somehow I feel relieved. And I do think that I did not
beat depression; I prevented it. I will not let problems drown me. I will always choose to balance
things out and protect my mental health. Just like Van Gogh's "Starry Night" painting, he was
seeking respite from plaguing depression when he painted it. And it left me with a reminder that
we should always choose to look for a better view over dark scenery.