Article: Faking Happiness

 

Faking Happiness

 

Sometimes we need to listen more than speak and be aware of the fake happiness that is happening around us. The topic of Depression is not often discussed as it is usually put to the side as people sometimes think it’s a phase that others are going through. This topic needs to be discussed as it is a big problem, not only in Ireland but everywhere across the globe. The fact that people physically hurting themselves to feel relief is wrong and very sad. This could result in worse things happening in the future.

Depression, Depression is a condition which affects more than 450,000 people alone in Ireland (one in ten) at any one time. Any of us, irrespective of age, gender and background can be affected at some point in their life. lt can affect up to 10% of teenagers at any time. Depression can cause us to lose interest in our hobbies, sports, and school. Sometimes all the person needs is someone to talk too. Most of the time you wouldn’t notice that your friend, family member, or a stranger is suffering from depression as they keep it bottled up inside. I think depression is caused by Debt, Bullying, or lack of attention. We can help stop depression by opening up opportunities to people to allow them talk about their feelings. Even a simple “how are you feeling” could be the difference from a smile to a frown. When someone’s states that they are in a critical condition like depression it shouldn’t be taken as a phase but only something that needs to be cured. If you are reading this and whatever age you are, please talk to someone and live your life.

Sometimes we just need someone to simply be there and listen. This topic needs to be discussed more and people need to talk to someone. It can happen at any age, or can come from any background. When you think someone’s depressed or feeling down talk to them, because “There is nothing more depressing then having it all and still feeling sad”.

Sean Kirwan
3rd year