6 Quotes by Isha Barlas

We should speak out about what we've been through and the dark thoughts that consume our minds,and the way we question the worth of our every breath.We should never ever cease to stop.Not until going to the therapist is considered as normal as going to a doctor when we feel ill,and we shall not be silenced -Not until we no longer have to witness countless suicides in order to spark a serious conversation about mental health in our societies.

We should not feel ashamed, disregarded or belittled for suffering from mental health conditions. We should speak out, we should let our voices be heard. No one should have to suffer alone in silence.

Tell me, just how many lives need to be lost until someone realises the impact that their words can have on another individual?

The social pressure to be happy therefore means that many people who aren’t happy or experience extreme low mood such as depression, are pressurised into not speaking about their negative emotions. It makes it hard for individuals to be honest with both themselves and others, and means that we would rather keep it all inside. Being expected to be happy all the time makes us feel like we’re failing when we’re feeling unhappy.

Some people suffer in silence, pain in the hearts but smiles on their faces.

...you shall hear about how we managed to survived.How we survived the hardest battle of all - the battle with ones own mind, thoughts and feelings.The inner battle with oneself. The scars from our journey remind us that we made it through what we never thought we would -And with every day that passes by, we win another battle of survival.