Depression has caused many kids my age a breakthrough in their early lives. This is a worldwide issue for the human race and unfortunately many people see it as a joke. Today, I can say depression was part of my life to help me find myself. It was a challenge so that I could learn the skills to pull myself out; and that is how depression helped shape who I am today.
As a young adult in high school I was given a lot of responsibility along with peer pressure to exceed my family’s principles. The first day of high school as a freshman, was overwhelming, stressful, and full of anxiety. I felt as if I had no one to count on including my family and friends. Felt alone most of the time and didn’t unspoke about problems that began to bother me emotionally, physically, and mentally. My problems arose freshman through sophomore year. I reached a point where I could no longer keep this a secret.
I was now at a very low point in my life and very sensitive. Depression affected me emotionally because I felt
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unworthy for my family; to make them happy or proud of my achievements. My parents always expect my sisters to give their best and accomplish greater things. They hope for successful careers because they never had the chance to experience education. Physically, depression caused me infliction, and to be under different prescriptions. These could help daily to forget about all the problems I had at home with my parents. Mentally, because every day I would awoke thinking my parents had never liked me because of the way I would get treated. My depression was just the beginning of me. The thought of ending my life was the end of me, but I realized help was the way to achieve greater things ahead of me.
Planned or unplanned I wasn’t prepared for my life to end so quickly. My depression would not stand as a barrier in reaching my goals and leave everything I’ve already created. I learned that life needs to be valued more by people with depression or without it. It’s not over, there’s a lot to discover about us. It’s just a matter of time and wanting to make a change for the better.
Changing my lifestyle meant I was ready for a new chapter in my life along with my family and friends; leaving the negativity behind that I was once dragged in. Depression imprinted my life and still does, but much less. I’ve learned how to manage it when I breakdown. It’s part of the learning process. Depression was my failure, but I am thankful for the experience because it has helped me grow out into the person and shape my personality to whom I am
today.
There are many contributing factors for high schoolers struggling. The peer pressure for one, may lead to a traumatic event of another. This can alter life immensely. Traumatic events can shape people's personalities and how they’ll respond to situations for the rest of
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