Student Depression - Every Student Should Know This


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Have you ever seen a happy student suddenly become silent? The one who used to ask the most questions in class now sits alone on the last bench. This is not just tiredness. This can be the starting point of depression. And every student, every parent, and every teacher should understand this.


I am from Chiniot and I have seen many students here who are even afraid to say this word. They say "depression only happens to rich people". But the truth is, depression can happen to anyone, whether you are a student of 9th class or university.


What is Student Depression?


Depression does not mean that you are sad for 2 days. Every student feels stressed before exams, that is normal. But when this sadness stays for more than 2 weeks, when your sleep is disturbed, you lose your appetite or you eat too much, you don't enjoy anything, and you start feeling lonely, then these can be symptoms of depression.


Many students say "I am not feeling like studying". Parents think it is because of the mobile phone. But in reality, there is a battle going on inside that student which no one can see.


Reasons for Depression in Students


1. Pressure of Marks: 

In our society, if you get one mark less, even relatives will taunt you. "Sharma's son got 95%". This race has taken away the peace of students.


2. Comparison: 

Comparing yourself with others. He has good coaching, I don't. His uniform is new, mine is old. These small things affect the heart badly.


3. Fear of the Future: 

What should I do after 10th? Should I take Science or Arts? Parents want me to become a doctor, but my heart wants something else. This confusion also causes depression.


4. Friendship and Loneliness: 

Sometimes your best friend goes away or you are ignored in your group. A student breaks from inside but he cannot tell anyone.


How to Know if a Student is in Depression?


If your brother, sister, or class fellow is going through these things, please pay attention:

  • Feeling tired all the time
  • Not sleeping at night or sleeping all day
  • Eating too little or too much
  • Getting angry quickly, crying over small things
  • Saying things like "I am useless" or "I am good for nothing"
  • Stopping meeting friends


These are not dramas. This is a call for help.


How to Come Out of It? Every Student Must Listen


My dear brothers and sisters, if you are in this situation, first remember that you are not alone. Millions of students go through this and they also come out of it.


1. Talk, Don't Stay Silent: 

Share your heart with someone you trust. Talk to your mother, your elder brother, or a teacher you trust. Saying "I am not feeling good" is not a weakness, it is courage.


2. Take a Break from Social Media: 

Seeing everyone's perfect life makes us feel bad about our own life. Try to close Instagram and TikTok for 2 days, your mind will feel much lighter.


3. Pray and Remember God: 

Believe me, when your heart feels very heavy, doing wudu and praying 2 rakats gives you a peace that no medicine can give. Talk to Allah, He is the best listener.


4. Celebrate Small Wins: 

Did you learn only 1 chapter today? Be thankful. Set one small target daily, the big target will be achieved automatically.


5. Play, Walk, and Laugh: 

Staying locked in a room all day increases depression. A 20-minute walk in the evening, playing cricket, or having tea with your family is also a therapy.


And the most important thing, if your sadness increases too much, do not feel shy to talk to a counselor or a doctor. Just like we go to a doctor for fever, there is also a doctor for mental tiredness.


A Message for Parents and Teachers: Pay more attention to your children's faces than to their marks. Sometimes saying "Son, it's okay, you will do better next time" has more effect than 100 tuitions.


Life is not just the name of one exam. Your existence is much bigger than your marks.


If you felt this article is yours, please share it with that friend who remains silent these days. Maybe your one share can change his life.


Have you ever felt like this in your student life? Tell me in the comments, I will reply to you.



Written by: Kinzay Aslam

Founder: Kinzay Writer From Chiniot

Blog: kinzaych826stories.blogspot.

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