Father and daughter open up about dealing with depression

Thank you for having my dad and I ❤ It was not an easy topic to share but relieved that everyone has been kind & encouraging. To anyone struggling behind closed doors, you’re not alone 💜

So sad to see the uncle like that. Some heartache is so deep even tears don’t drop.

the father is really struggling to understand depression

I too, saw myself climbing the railing and leaping off from the 4th floor. But thank god He moved my heart to think about my parents........ It still allowed me to think how I felt like this would break them the way I died. The emotions part is very true... for most of us, we always have to hide the 'negative' feelings like sadness, anger, frustration... so we end up keeping to ourselves, or try to escape through things that leads us to addiction.... we need to learn to validate feelings, and it's hard because it's unusual to us... but imagine fake smiles, fake happiness... so sad. And yesss to people saying go exercise, etc etc. Look, we sometimes don't need to be fixed. We just need to be heard and understood Therapy has helped me a lot... I am thankful to God that I overcame embarrassment or people calling me 'crazy' and just sought out for help.... just go for it... therapy is nothing like what you see in the movies or what people say...

I am a 51yo man and I have just been through what has been the toughest time in my entire life, and to a certain extent, it's still not over. I remember the feeling of hopelessness and the people around you having no clue what is happening to you. I am glad that I sought professional help after one of my colleagues spotted the signs (he's a doctor) and referred me by force to see a psychiatrist. It was the best decision I ever made even though I closed myself off to him during my therapy. It helped me see that I wasn't alone and that I wasn't completely without solutions to break the cycle I had myself in. Please seek help no matter what because the actions you may take while under the influence of depression could be worse for you and even more for your family should you take a certain path.

im going through it right now and the only reason why I’m not doing it is the thought of my parents so thank you both for speaking out

This could just be me but hearing the father, I'm not so sure that he totally understands what his daughter is going thru. But certainly there is no doubt about the love he has for her and the pain he feels inside. I just feel the words he used.....doesn't convey to me a clear understanding of mental health and the struggles Lisa was and is going through. Maybe it's just the choice of words. Just a feeling in my gut after hearing him. But what's important is that they both now understand each other a bit better, can express their affections for each other a bit more, and are working together to manage Lisa's mental health struggles. I myself was diagnosed with a couple of mental disorders a couple of years before even Covid struck, major depressive disorder and generalised anxiety disorder. And I'm a few years away from getting my CPF monies, so as they say, mental illness can hit anyone at anytime. Covid made the depression worse, but ironically, the circuit breaker gave my anxiety a break....lol. Also not my first encounter with depression. But at least now, I'm being taught how to recognise the environment and circumstances that might trigger me, how to deal with my disorders, how to manage my anxiety because with my perfectionist personality, it's not a disorder that I will likely eradicate completely from my life.

Lisa is SO brave to speak in detail & in front of her parent too. I'm in awe.

We really have to do better as parents for our children. Spend more time, have more patience, and learn to communicate effectively. God bless all the children and parents in the world 🙏

Very beautiful father and daughter. I hope her twin's brother after watching this will appreciate and love their sister more and how strong she is and she thought of her family and did not leap off the edge because of them.

she showed a lot of learnings, insights and self-awareness of herself after these events and as time has gone on. it's always great to see someone's evolution in this way. she seems to be in a much better place now. there is no doubt that her parents love her. her father's sorrow looked so heavy.

thank you for bringing awareness to this issue.

Its brave of you to come to this to share. I wish Singapore could give people dignified way to live.

Thanks for sharing your story

You are very strong Lisa! Thank you for sharing your story to raise awareness on the importance of mental health. Wishing you the best 😊

Stay strong lisa..... u have an amazing smile....is what u did not notice then...but now .....love yourself....those negative people do not have such quality as u....Girl Power!!!!

it's okay now Lisa, the things that are in the past are all over now, your parents and family do love you very much and we as your fans and viewers all love you too kay sweetheart

Thank you sharing. Both of you are so brave ! Your sharing will make a lot of good difference to the viewers!

Thank you for sharing your story. Everyone’s going through their own battles in life, so it doesn’t hurt to be nicer to another. And Lisa I hope you’ll continue to stay strong and be the Inspiration you are to so many others out there!! Rooting for you :)

You are not alone. Nobody goes through a perfect life. Continue to live positively and I’m sure you will be alright~