Mary Sigfrid I. Guico

 sui caedere The death of the soul Every time I hear news about someone taking his own life, I can’t help but cringe. The thought of someone having the audacity to do such thing is truly astonishing and painful to hear. Killing yourself is not an answer to anything. Self-harm is not a joke; Depression is not a joke; Suicide is a serious matter. Hearing the news about it all over the world, I instantly felt the desire to share my own thoughts regarding the issue. I realize that maybe it’s about time for us to stop being afraid to talk about depression and suicide. We must stand up for those who need us. It’s hard to accept that someone out there is too blue to the point that they feel like they have no escape, like their life should just come to an end. It is a dreadful fact that suicide is now one of the leading causes of death in the world, especially in teenagers. How are we going to stop this? How are we going to aid for those who are secretly shouting for help? All of us are depressed somehow. It’s just a matter of how we handle it. I believe that some of us have the days where we just feel like we’re so emotionally drained, and I also know that it’s hard for some of us to open up to someone for the fear of being judged but I’m telling you; There’s absolutely nothing wrong with opening up to someone if that’s what will lessen the burden you’re feeling. There is someone out there who understands. Don’t be afraid to tell them how you feel. As someone who knows how it feels like to be melancholic, we must also know how to help those in need. We know what lonely people needs. If by any chance we don’t get it, it’s okay. Helping someone will at least give you the joy your soul needs. Knowing that you’ve brighten someone else’s day, or you’ve lessen someone’s burden will make a lot of difference to you as a person. Because you’ll realize that, there’s at least one less lonely people in this world. Try to give your smile to everyone. It is also very important to be kind to one another. Always look for the good in everyone. We aren’t born bad. Everyone has good in them; you will just have to help them bring it out. We should never get tired of making someone feel loved and appreciated as a person. Making them feel this way will make them happier and more determined to face life every day for they know that someone is giving importance to their presence. After all, who doesn’t see affection very uplifting? No matter how bad the situation you’re in, you must believe that everything happens for a reason. It’s hard to believe that it will get better, but having faith that it will is actually part of the reason it does. In this life we will all face challenges and we will struggle; but facing it all with a positive attitude is a very huge help. Yes sometimes it’s tough, but believing in you is by far the most precious gift you can give to yourself. Always remember that suicide is never an answer. Not even an option. Every day is a brand new page. Every year is a chapter of your book. Don’t waste it. Live your life as best as you can imagine.