In the good old days, they didn’t call this a medical condition. Then, it was termed as a ‘bad mood’ which could be resolved talking to one’s parents or grandparents.

Today, you got to see a shrink and sit on the couch and pour out all your personal details to a stranger and expect some counseling and if possible medication to alleviate the above-said condition.

There is a simple solution that had worked in the past and will work forever and that is the family and the near and dear ones. Talk to them.

There is no shame in that.

They won’t judge you.

And the same should be told to the dear and near ones. Do listen to them. And do not judge them. You may need them the next day to pour your heart out. That is how it works. One takes care of another and that is the reason it is called family.

Family is not there to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas together. They are to be there for one another when the need arises.

And what’s wrong with talking things out with your partner? Is it embarrassing to talk with your partner about your problems? Oh! I forgot. Relationships are too fragile and people are too insecure to even be themselves in front of each other for the fear of heartbreak. Well, love was blind once, now it has become superficial.

What’s this new rehab fad all about?

And why do kids need to be counseled? Whatever happened to the strict father and caring mom combination that used to keep the kids on track? Well, those were the days when kids were cute and not too smart for their own good.

Why in the world do everyone greet each other with various versions of ‘what’s up?” instead of the infinitely caring ‘how do you do?’ and ‘good morning’?

We have all the answers. Jus’ that we are not paying attention.