An Open Letter To Psychologists From A Person With Mental Disorder

Dear Psychologist,

They asked me not to react to every little thing. My friends stopped speaking to me due to my extreme reactions. I was so scared because I did not understand what was happening to me. I was never so violent! I knew I would not harm anybody but when people were scared of me even I was scared of myself.

At times I was in a mood to dance and sing aloud but the next moment I would be dead-tired. I had stopped speaking to everybody because nobody understood me. I felt so low and I wanted to put a stop to the torrent of thoughts in my head. I was in pain but I had no wound to show.

When nobody believed me, you were there for me. Thank you for understanding my situation. Thank you for not judging me. You welcomed me with a warm heart and you were open to listening to my concerns. You didn’t tell me that I was mad or overthinking about something.

I didn’t have any purpose in life. Thank you for helping me understand myself. I couldn’t have felt this content without your help. You have been a saviour to me. You helped me build my confidence and stand up for myself. I had never dreamt that I would have dreams to look upto. But I have them now and it is all because of your support and guidance.

In this world full of selfish people, I felt you were selflessly helping me. You never complained even when I continued to be negative about everything. People had lost hope, I had lost hope and felt like ending my life more than once. But you would not let me give up! I owe you for the positivity. I owe you my life. I don’t have anything worth giving you for all that you did for me.

But accept my sincere thanks for everything. People like you move beyond stereotypes and listen without judging. I hope there are more human beings like you if not counselors.

Yours Sincerely,

Person With Mental Disorder

Are you going through Depression? Get Personalised guidance and support from Experts at YourDOST

Are you finding it too difficult to manage your stress and anxiety?Get Personalised guidence and supporttalk to yourdost expert now