I was decent student at school , performing decent in my studies and trying to enjoy college life, and spending time with friends. But everything changed after my best friend betrayed me. She was someone I trusted with everything, and when I found out she had lied to me and hurt me in a way I never saw coming, it felt like my world came crashing down. I couldn’t shake off the emptiness that followed. I lost interest in everything—my studies, hanging out with other friends, even things I used to love doing. I didn’t want to talk to anyone, and I felt completely alone. At first, I just thought I was heartbroken and needed time to heal. 

But as days turned into weeks, I realized that something more was going on. The sadness wasn’t going away. I felt disconnected from everything and everyone. I was constantly tired, but no amount of sleep helped. 

I started withdrawing even more, unable to find joy in the things that used to make me happy. That’s when I realized—it wasn’t just a phase. I had no energy to face the day, and it was like a dark cloud was hanging over me all the time. After doing some research and visiting doctor, I finally understood — I have been dealing with depression. 

Maybe it wasn’t just about the betrayal, it was something deeper that got triggered by betrayal. I am taking medicine and counselling, but reaching out if anyone like to share best way to come out of it soon?