Recession has another victim.
A software engineer from Orissa committed suicide by consuming pesticide after he lost his job last year. He was supposedly very depressed after he lost his job and was desperately looking out for one.
It pains me to see people lose their tolerance so soon. I agree that a job hunt can get depressing at times. But Life has its fair share of ups and downs. I believe Life is like sailing a ship in a sea. The ship will encounter rough weather at times. But abandoning the ship in such times is not the solution. It is important to be patient.
The global economic meltdown has undoubtedly affected a lot of families across the globe. A lot of individuals have lost their jobs and suddenly find themselves searching for a source of income. However, instead of getting disheartened, these individuals should look at it as an opportunity to explore other avenues. They can find opportunities which might be able to tap onto some other skills that they might possess. As they say, when one door of opportunity closes, 10 more open up.
Life presents opportunities in different ways. But one needs to be around when the opportunity comes knocking.
Aasra Suicide Prevention.This blog is about getting people to talk about their innermost feelings and emotions in times of distress and despair.All discussions are about the issue of suicide, mental health and it's effect on society. Aasra Helpline for the depressed and suicidal. 91-22-27546669(24x7)
3 comments:
Anil!...first post!
not having a job to survive or to support a family can be a very depressing experience...there are lots things that one can do there are platitudes and sayings blah blah....but the thing is that whn a person is depressed...his thoughts narrows down to his own hopelessness...i wish friends family members, co-workers took out the time from their busy schedules and just spoke to the person who is low..support is crucial....empathy is life saving...
Totally agree with you Reena. A few words of support can go a long way in raising the spirits of a depressed person. But strangely enough, it is often the words of friends and family members that add to the depression. They often make harmless remarks but for a depressed person, those words can often be like a dagger in the heart.
hmm yes..maybe...thts why aasra is there to help ..we need to create a huge awareness program
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