#21 ·
Mental health issues—real, clinical illnesses—can be just as fatal if they aren't treated properly and on time as any other serious physical condition. But honestly, it feels like a losing battle sometimes. If you haven’t lived through it yourself or watched a family member struggle, it’s hard to wrap your head around it. For the next thousand years, people will probably still struggle to truly grasp why psychotherapy or antipsychotic medication are necessary. When you realize you can't function in your daily life despite being physically "healthy," that's your signal to see a therapist. Maybe the issue is minor, maybe it’s catastrophic; you won't know until you look. It's also important to remember that depression is hereditary, much like other mental health disorders. I've seen how often it passes from mother to daughter. At the end of the day, if you haven't been a victim of it, you just won't understand.