I'm Still Human: Understanding Depression With Kindness (Expanded Edition - 2021)

There are times that I break down and cry. I feel like I’m at a
crossroads, not knowing what to do and how to get out of this
depressive ‘shell.’
I’m grateful to my psychiatrist who encourages me to write down
my experience along the journey through depression. It’s a
therapeutic assignment for me and also to benefit others with a
similar experience. Dr. Phang, thank you for your continuous trust,
hope and inspiration.
This is certainly a very challenging assignment as it’s painful to pen
down the stormy journey of depression. My tears flow like a river;
my heart oozes with ‘blood’ of sadness. After every chapter of the
journey, I got to make extra effort to sooth myself.
Nevertheless, I’ve no regret in taking up this challenge. I now know
that I’m not alone; there are many others with similar experiences. I
hope that my sharing can help others to have a better
understanding of depression. May you be at peace with your
depression, able to cope with it and move on meaningfully with life.
Last but not least, thank you for your interest and time spent
reading my journey.
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