15/09/2025
“Mental illness is as real as physical illness — here’s why you should never ignore it!”
If someone breaks their leg, they get a cast.
If someone has diabetes, they get insulin.
But if someone has depression… they often get told,
“Just think positive.”
That’s like telling someone with asthma to “just breathe better.”
Depression isn’t just “feeling sad” — it’s a medical condition that changes brain chemistry, disrupts nerve signaling, and can even shrink certain brain areas over time.
Think of it like diabetes for the brain:
• Diabetes affects how your body handles sugar.
• Depression affects how your brain handles mood, energy, and thoughts.
Both need treatment. Both are real. And neither is a sign of weakness.
The sooner we treat mental illness with the same seriousness as physical illness, the sooner people will stop suffering in silence.
So, if your mind hurts — it’s okay to ask for help. You deserve it.
