Ever wondered why all seems well till it dawn's on you how perfect people have actually mastered the art of incubating life's shortcomings? That smiles are just but a cover of a much devastating and unbearable mental state? Let alone the ever joyful laughter with enthusiastic long talks meant to harbor and anchor inbuilt sorrows which will remain hibernated till the very same victims choose to shed the long awaited light and reveal whatever concealments they have? welcome aboard!
Mental health issues is now a great concern. Negligence of its' impact or choosing to divert attention and failing to address the whole scope of it speaks of our true selves. It actually comes with no surprise that men are prime victims of the implications given their nature of being. Well it's not black and white as it seems to be or a one way endeavor to solving such a crisis. "Boys will always be boys,'we ni mwanaume ' don't be sissy", such clauses are more effective now than before.
Childhood traumas, parental issues and background stories are the primary sources of this concern. Shaking such foundations to fully incorporate its' effects triggers a series of unfortunate events that lay dormant, buried deep within the souls of many. Only when bruised or tampered with does it become crystal clear that our society is infested with a pest that feeds from beneath, eating away and poking into the beauty of being . So it stands, potentially disastrous and mildly irritating roaming with an already decided end game..To destroy.
Change is slow and gradual,it requires determination,bit of supreme luck ,fair amount of self sacrifice and a heap of patience. All sectors play a crucial role in mitigating the effects of this. Individuals with mental concerns need not suffer anymore in the hands of an unseen force. Being deliberate open and actualizing the cold truth is nothing but a first step in absorbing this uncomfortable reality. Men find it hard to tap into such 'reserved' dormains with the fear of pushing their masculinity to an undefined edge. Something totally relatable in a society that has equally suppressed their needs not to mention how privileged the girl child has been lately. Till now when the pillars of our families are on the verge of losing their s*** do we find it effective to open and peep at the contents of this. Let's face it 'kimeumana' and the continuity of our generation might be jeopardized unless we unfold this untold bit. We have to, trust me on this.
Suicidal cases, Marital conflicts and social disorders emerge from the core of unattended mental issues. Insomnia,ADHD OCD, schizophrenic tendencies and other mental disorders pose a great risk in advancement of life order. Amendments on work policies to feature an inclusive discipline on mental health of employees is not an option. Tough economic times has catalyzed the results of this which inturn has amplified its' effects. Highlighting without employing essential steps is simply a sublimation approach with eyes fixed on the prize while neglecting the crucial phase of paying the price in between. Absurdity at its best!
Therefore let's flip and toss the coin in our favor. Creating sensitive channels to aid detect and curb such tendencies is more of an effort in addressing mental concerns. Victims should face less criticism as they yearn for revival of their long gone true selves. Appreciating this will entice and pave path for more liberation of men from shackles of this epidemic.'Undugu ni kufaana' so they say, hopefully we won't shy from this for the sake of a better tomorrow. The time is now, ripe and ready for fruition . No more irrelevant discourse and playoffs. Desperate times have surpassed the brim, let's converge,consult,create and employ constructive measures on the same. It has to be us! 'Ama namna gani?'
