Common demons

Today, I realised how common the demons of mental disorders are.

I forgot what we were talking about but as we were rushing for lunch today, P, C and I talked about dieting along the way.

C confessed that she had bulimia and that she still suffers from the occasional relapses. Her throat's now screwed up from all the vomiting she did in the past and once, she said that it went so badly that she had to be hospitalised and was given alkaline tablets to settle her acidic stomach. It was only when the doctor said that she'll be given a colostomy if he saw her again that she finally decided to fight against bulimia.

Similarly, P also said that she used to have really unhealthy eating habits that might lead to anorexia if not corrected. It was her coach that reminded her the importance of eating nutritious food and taught her the importance of regular meals.

All along, I thought I was the only one suffering from this but now, I realised I'm not alone.

I feel comforted by that fact (for misery surely makes better company) but horrified that mental disorders are getting increasingly common amongst teenagers. If this isn't a blaring beacon for help, I don't know what is.

The situation just looks bleak from hereon. I want to change the situation but I feel helplessly alone in this.

God, please send Your angels and bless every soul out there that feels this way. Let Your mercy prevail! Amen.