Extracted from My Fat Pocket.

I read in a magazine that when you feel tired when you’re awake from your sleep but active when you are awake, you are suffering from depression. Moody and temperamental behaviors are also part of depression. Crying alone in your room is not a sign of independence or strength but the first sign that the heartbroken has suicidal tendencies.

Being depressed can be from a lot of factors. One of them includes being overly emotional about something that affects you badly, especially when you do not know how to control your moods because you cannot control the situation. Whatever problems you have, know that help is always around and available. If you think your parents or loved ones would not understand what you are facing but in fact will judge you further, there are other other channels you can turn to.

The weakest people are those who resigns to fate. The weakest people are the ones who refuse a change. But by thinking of other avenues, you are slowly becoming strong. And the good news is, you are not alone in the world. And there will always be others who are worse off than you. Support groups can build a strong community for you to come forth with your problems without being judged or criticized.

Eating disorder is a condition in which one eats, or not, in a negative way that affects your physical, mental and well being – ranging from mild to life-threatening outcomes. The SGH Eating Disorders Programme at LIFE centre is a dedicated treatment programme for the management of eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-Eating Disorder.

The programme addresses the physical and psychosocial problems commonly associated with eating disorders through a holistic approach. They utilise evidence-based treatment based on a multi-disciplinary approach. The multi-disciplinary team comprises psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, nutritionists, social workers, family therapists, nurses, occupational therapists and physiotherapists.

Women of all ages go through this painful ordeal every single year. It is not easy living with one breast. But that does not mean you are lesser than any women with both of them.

Together with leading oncologists in the field, Singapore Cancer Society has designed a programme to assist breast cancer patients on their road to recovery. The Reach to Recovery programme is committed to help you achieve maximum recovery physically, psychologically and cosmetically.

Most of the woman involved in running the programme have had breast cancer. They have successfully battled the disease and stepped forward to volunteer their time and share their experiences with other women in the same predicament. Members meet every last Saturday of the month.

Bipolar disorder is like having daily mood swings but on a much higher level of seriousness. Wikipedia stated that the “signs and symptoms of the depressive phase of bipolar disorder include persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, guilt, anger, isolation, or hopelessness; disturbances in sleep and appetite; fatigue and loss of interest in usually enjoyable activities; problems concentrating; loneliness, self-loathing, apathy or indifference; depersonalization; loss of interest in sexual activity; shyness or social anxiety; irritability, chronic pain (with or without a known cause); lack of motivation; and morbid suicidal ideation. In severe cases, the individual may become psychotic, a condition also known as severe bipolar depression with psychotic features.”

Call Singapore Association for Mental Health at toll-free Helpline at 1800 2837019 during office hours to register or email to supportsvcs@samhealth.org.sg This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

My heart goes out to those who have been in such position. But be strong and brave. It is not your fault this happened to you. I honestly do not know where you can go specifically for this but you can try approaching your GP and perhaps they will put you to the best person they know. Singapore takes sexual abuse very seriously.

Do not be afraid to face up because the evil needs to be punished. Even if that man is your boyfriend or husband, no one should be abused for any person’s pleasure. Marital rape IS rape. Having sex without your permission, will and agreement IS rape.

In the report of Samaritans, the highest suicide rates is highest among “Chinese, with 59.3 per 100,000, followed by Indians at 33.9 per 100,000, and, again, lowest among Malays, with 3.0 per 100,000. Possible sociocultural factors are proposed to account for differences in suicide rates among these ethnic groups.”

Life is beautiful. Stay alive.And positive.

You only have yourself to love and live for. The wheels of life will turn so it will definitely shine after the rain. Mariah Carey did not lie about that!

If you think you need help, get it.

Well, I am not afraid to say that I was once suffered from depression. It’s not about the breaking up with boyfriend but unfortunately, I lost my job too. Everything just came unexpectedly and I, being alone, wasn’t able to cope. All I want to do is DIE! After a few months, I told myself that I couldn’t afford to cry everyday on every single thing. Even if I don’t go broke or die of hunger, I will for sure be blind first. =.= If I remember correctly, the treatments took me half a year, each time, spending about S$250 to S$450. My heart is no longer giving panic attacks problem for a couple of months. Guess, I had fully recovered after so many years. No regret in seeing a doctor, least it helps me. Till to date, I am still grateful to Doc Simon Siew.

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