I am fine ?

Depression is a dark hole

a quagmire

which sinks further

with every attempt

to come out

one friendly hand extended

one kind gesture

one persistent query- 

tell me? tell me?

could change the rhetoric

from false

"I am fine"

no judgement

no quick solutions

just empathy and listening

could be the straw

the drowning one hold tight

your one word

could save a life.

There is something called the DUCK SYNDROME, people who apparently appear calm and at peace on the surface just like gliding ducks may in fact be dealing with constant conflict and turmoil, just like the fervent flipping of their feet by ducks beneath the surface, just to keep afloat.

India leads the world in both #depression and #suicide statistics, proving that our so called closely knot family and societal structures are of no or little help to #mentalhealth victims.

The fact that a scandal or MMS would get more views than this depression awareness video even after having the support of a major mainstream celebrity shows our disinterest and apathy towards mental health patients.

Look around, ask again and again and again. Your asking may melt the ice, may save a life.

#DobaraPoocho