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I lost my father a few months ago and I have not been able to cope with the

loss. I have read a lot about depression lately, but somewhere, I was not ready
to accept that I might be suffering from it. Today itself, I will book an
appointment with the doctor. I know now that I am not the only one. People
have gone through worse situations. I can now definitely try and cope with

whatever I am feeling these days.
-Anuja

A year ago, I was in a state of severe mental trauma and I suffered a lot. I

would like to thank my parents and doctors who have helped me stand where I
am today. Depression made me realise the value of life. It gave me a chance to

stop overthinking and just live in the present. I started loving myself though
glimpses of that period still haunt me. Those days were the best teachers of my
life. Live for yourself and try and make others happy as well. Your sadness will

automatically diminish.
-Jia

I can relate to this subject very well. I have suffered from depression and

seven years on, the struggle continues. I had post-natal depression and for two
years, I got no help. I was just told to stop being silly. But for me, it was
serious. In the Asian community in the UK, post-natal depression was

unheard of. This makes me wonder how many women in India suffer in
silence.
-Mubashira

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