I just found out that another friend of mine was diagnosed with depression. It is definitely more than just a medical condition. It is a social problem. I think there are many more unknown cases of depression. Some people have it without even knowing they are in the rut.

I hate the way the world tags/categorizes people. Stereotyping is so prevalent, it is now part and parcel of life. It is really quite disgusting how stereotyping can make people feel bad about themselves. It is also quite funny coz u see, a depressed person is already having such a bad time. Imagine how he/she will feel when he/she knows that he/she is officially diagnosed with this mental illness. He/she must be thinking, "Great, I am officially mad." How 'great' can that feel eh? Therefore, I feel that it is probably better not to seek medical help if u know what is coming your way. Someone once told me that you can work yourself outta depression. I guess that is rather true.

On the other spectrum of mental health, there are also people out there who think that the sky is the limit. "It's all in your head! Success starts from you!" and all that ... crap. Sometimes people hard sell these ideas it actually becomes a social obsession, for I dont know what. i.e. what's the point of achieving so much worldly things? Sometimes, I think people come up with lots of nobel reasons to justify their actions and their drive to work and achieve. But honestly, isnt everyone doing it for money, stability, self, own family etc? Therefore, it makes it easier to marvel at Christ's purity and perfection as a person when he was on earth.

Enough negative thoughts for the day/night. Night.