Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:. Email required Address never made public. Name required. Create your website with WordPress. Follow Following. Not one more second of it. But I want it. The lifestyle I enjoy is not one I worked my way up to through hard labour, and a lot of the opportunity afforded to me comes from groundwork that was painstakingly laid by my parents. I was diagnosed with clinical depression when I was eighteen-years-old, after already having lived with it for many years.
It took me a long time to understand the nature of the illness I was living with since as a condition, depression is particularly stigmatized in Indian society and not to mention widely misunderstood in general.
So before I lay bare my own experience, I think it is of vital importance to clear up these misconceptions and understand what depression really is. Depression is a common mood disorder and a serious medical illness. There are many types of depression and they vary in source. All depressive disorders, no matter their type or cause, will negatively affect how you feel, think and act.
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association, depression is largely split up into two categories: major depressive disorder, and persistent depressive disorder or dysthymia.
Both forms of disorders cause sadness, low moods and feelings of hopelessness but the difference between them lies in the severity and duration of the depressive episodes. A person with major depressive disorder will have a sad or depressed mood that lasts anywhere from two weeks to a number of months. Persistent depressive disorder, on the other hand, is a chronically depressed mood that lasts for at least two years or longer.
Depression is a complex disease, and while its exact causes are under scrutiny, it is speculated to occur in individuals for many reasons. In some cases, depression can occur because of biological factors such as genetic predispositions, hormonal changes including menopause, childbirth or thyroid problems and differences in biochemistry an imbalance of naturally occurring substances called neurotransmitters in the brain and spinal cord.
In other cases, depression is caused by psychological factors, severe life stressors, substance abuse and certain medical conditions that affec t the way your brain regulates your moods. To add to considerations of complexity, the symptoms, intensity and experience of depression vary from person to person such that it manifests differently in different individuals. Unlike other chronic illnesses such as diabetes or autoimmune disorders, depression is not consistent with its symptoms.
Some people sleep too little, some sleep too much, some lose their appetite, others binge-eat, some manage to function in their day-to-day lives while others are completely consumed and debilitated by it. Depression is not a one-size-fits-all illness, and the diversity of its markers makes it that much harder to identify. The absence of physical symptoms traditionally associated with disease makes it difficult for some to appreciate the seriousness of the condition.
We ask that a person pay a price before we allow them to hurt. Such misconceptions are dangerous, with lasting consequences. My belief that they contribute to worsening the symptoms of depression and preventing people from getting the help they need is the reason I chose to write this account of my experience. The reactions I received when I told people I was writing a book on depression only confirmed what I felt—a handful were enthusiastic but most were instantly uncomfortable, many of them seeing it as unnecessary oversharing.
View 2 comments. Nov 02, Monika rated it it was amazing. There is a reason why I adore Sylvia Plath. The same reason is the driving force why I am immensely in love with Shaheen Bhatt now. The slow disintegration of Plath's characters is what makes me love her; what's more, Shaheen Bhatt has herself become the character in I've Never Been Un Happier.
What I strongly feel about this short piece is that it couldn't have been written in a better way or it couldn't have been longer or shorter. Through just 66 pages, she has taken hold of my consciousness There is a reason why I adore Sylvia Plath. Through just 66 pages, she has taken hold of my consciousness.
Sometimes, we can't have any control of the situations and it is okay to feel what we feel. This is such a riveting tale of her life through depressive phases. Earlier, I was sceptical of the name she is associated with; the stardom of her family made me question whether I should read this book or not.
I am so glad that I did. I am so glad that I am finally out of the habit of judging a book and I am filled with gratitude for her to have written something so piercingly beautiful. View all 3 comments. Nov 02, Padmaja thebookishtales rated it really liked it. When this book was published, I smirked and said, another celebrity book is being shoved in our faces. But when one of my trusted friends recommended me this book, I bought it and started reading it.
And I must say, this book is brilliant. This hit close to home because I could relate with it very much. I really loved how honest she was and how unflinchingly she shared her story. A must must read. Oct 23, Astha Vyas rated it it was amazing.
For the major part of my life, I have been unhappy. I cannot explain or elaborate, nor I can write a novella as relatable as this.
Shaheen Bhatt, author of this book about depression has seemingly bared her soul. I am sure, she had her set of inhibitions and constant fights with self; but there can't be more gritty words to describe all that she experienced. It's incomprehensible for people who haven't been depressed to even understand the depth and pervasiveness of it. It's one of those writings, either you would believe it to be yours; else you would understand the pain and empathise.
Shaheen has not only told about her depression in an unbiased manner, she has liberated her dark thoughts to make you believe every word of it. When the people in my life told me I was negative, difficult and unfriendly, I believed that was just who I was deep down inside rather than attributing it to the fact that I was in pain. I embodied my illness and my illness became who I was in my mind. The book is short, crisp and to the point.
It's shortness will allow many people to read and decipher this grave illness. Let's un-taboo depression and treat it as any other physical ailment; cure it with care and proper treatment. View 1 comment.
First I would like to say whether you're suffering from depression or not you have to read this book. My opinion is that, this is a must read book for everyone. Depression is something we can't explain if we haven't experienced it firsthand but it's much more difficult for a person who is suffering from depression to explain his or her suffering.
Well in this book we take a deep intimate look into the life Shaheen was living. Shaheen was diagnosed with depression at eighteen, after five years of First I would like to say whether you're suffering from depression or not you have to read this book. In this book she takes us through the conundrums of her privileged life. In our society depression is often misinterpreted and it's impossible to determine the degree of pain one's suffering. We just can't set parameters for depression because everyone's pain is different from the rest.
With honesty Shaheen tells us her condition and how her lifestyle wasn't the root cause of her problems. From the bedrock to the healing point she shares her experience with profound self awareness. Depression is a monster and someone fighting it alone cannot win, with support, proper treatment and understanding this demon can be defeated.
May 30, Ashma rated it really liked it. As I was reading, I had so many things to say, so many words to weave. At the moment, I just cannot. I'm swinging between "I can relate to you in so many ways, Shaheen" to "Can I? Yet to figure out the complexity of emotions within. A book worth time. At some point in life, we all go through a phase where question ourselves, everything that we do. Isn't it?. This book gives you an insight on what depression is, how we always wear a happy face mask and why there is a need to talk about it.
This book is an emotional roller coaster ride that will teach you something, that will make you feel her journey. Each and every page, every chapter feels so related. The way this book is curated is just incredible. Th a book that will connect with all of us. The author's diary adds a sparkle to this book. The way the author expressed the emotions is commendable. How self-doubt can kill one, and how it's okay to feel sad, not fake happiness is something that I loved. In the very interview he said that as soon as he hit the water, he gasped for oxygen.
In that dark moment, all he wanted was to regain his power to float on to the surface of the water. He just wanted to have the power to win over his pain that was onto winning streak. Shaheen too throws light onto this feeling. She talks in a more detailed and precise way. That one hour may shake you awake and grant you with an epiphany. One day you will be. And then you will be sad again. However, it only happens when you are ready to fight back the phantoms.
If you are a man, dance and laugh with your love of life as often as possible. Create a positive environment. The way you talk, behave programs the subconscious of your child. This is the very age you will buy a sunglass help him or her create a belief system for your child. He or she will use the sunglass throughout their life. However, talk with the one you completely trust. Believe that there is no shame in talking about this illness. Pretty much everything is many consist of related to I've never been Un happier: Penguin Petit.
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