would be so much more behind the concept of R U OK? day if it was done properly and not done as the latest fad to jump onto to get likes on your status. to post a generic status with some bullshit 15 second spill about how we should reach out more to other people seems lovely and all, but ideally doesnt do anything. speaking as someone who constantly battles the demons that are depression and bi-polar I can tell you that simply posting a status without actually reaching out to someone who may in fact be in need doesnt do anything other than further hinder the problem that affects more and more people everyday. Every time theres a report of suicide in the media/news the suicide attemption rate increases. That means there are more people crying out for help that feel as though they will never get past the problems they face. How many times has someone asked you if youre ok and youve brushed it off as if you were fine? People battling depression do this every single day and more often than not theyre trying to convince themselves. So I ask you, have you REALLY asked someone if theyre ok? Have you gone out of your way to genuinely offer support to someone who may need it? Or have you posted a short, bullshit 15 second status thinking that people in need will come flooding your inbox with their problems. Cause I tell you, thats not going to happen. Message someone who hasnt posted a status in a while, reach out to a friend who you know is going through tough times at the moment. Hell, keep your dick/vagina in your pants and inbox that random person that just posted a whingy status in your newsfeed and see if theyd like to talk it out. More often than not, it can be easier to open up to a complete stranger who cant or wont judge differently as they dont know you. I guess thats it...if youve managed to not only read all of this, but taken it on board, thank you. I felt as though this needed to be said.
Posted on: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 14:43:41 +0000
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