Even the simplest of things can seem as tough as running a
marathon when you are suffering with depression. The most ordinary, menial task
can really seem like so much effort that you would rather just staying bed with
the covers over your head.
As mental health issues affect an individual’s daily life to
some extent, it can be assumed that some things will be harder than others to
do however, when depression makes it seem so difficult to complete these ‘simple’
tasks it can be harder for people to understand, leading to interpretations of the
said individual being ‘lazy’ or ‘unmotivated’. I know I think that about myself
when in low mood however, it is of course easy to critise oneself when in that
state of mind.
A couple of tasks for me that really seem huge when I’ve
been in this sort of situation before are plugging appliances in to the socket and making a cuppa tea. When my mood has been lower these just seem like climbing Everest.
This has been a little bit of a ramble of the thoughts going
round in my head but, with mental health awareness gradually improving, I would
like to see more understanding surrounding the effects of mental illnesses such
as depression on daily life for people. Being misunderstood by those around you
whilst suffering with a mental illness can be upsetting, especially when you
are trying your hardest to do these everyday tasks.
Remember, the figure is 1 in 4 of us will suffer with a
mental health problem. This means becoming a bit more aware of how they may affect
people’s everyday life may really help a friend, family member, colleague ect.
Take care,
Jen
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