Make your mind up, Boris
Have you noticed how many times you hear the sentence: “I am SO depressed”? The problem is, there’s a danger in talking about things too much. People interpret mental health in different ways.
For instance, a teenager might say: “I’m SO depressed” if they read about a heartthrob musician hooking up with a gorgeous model.
How about: “I am SO depressed that Zayn Malik is back with Gigi Hadid”.
No, you’re not. You’re jealous, not mentally ill.
You’re not depressed. You’re envious. And then there’s: “I’m SO depressed I can’t go out tonight because I’ve got so much homework to do”. Annoying? Yes. Frustrating? Yes. Depressing? No.
“I am SO depressed” is one of our most overused sentences uttered by people who mostly have no idea what real depression is.
Sentences such as: “I’m SO depressed, that dress I liked has sold out now” completely trivialises what it means to have a mental health breakdown. It’s nothing more than wanting something you can’t
Kim and Kanye
You’re not depressed about Zayn and Gigi – you’re jealous
What an absolute bloody shambles our Government has made of the management of Covid-19. What an utter travesty that nearly five months into its rampaging spread, Boris was still umming and aaahing over whether masks should be made compulsory or not.
Confusion, rather than educated decisions, rules, it seems. So, the latest as far as I can make out is: from yesterday masks MUST now be worn in shops. However, we’re told that retailers might turn a blind eye if we DON’T obey the rules, for fear they might be assaulted by maskobjectors.
One week face coverings are essential, the next they’re “ineffective”. Rather like the politicians making the decisions.