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The “Depressed” Man
Story By Vikram Karve
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THE “DEPRESSED” MAN
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A certain man felt that he was suffering from depression.
So – he made an appointment to see a renowned psychological counsellor – a famous psychotherapist.
The depressed man duly arrived at the psychotherapist’s clinic.
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The depressed man said to the psychological counsellor:
“Sir – please help me.
I always feel depressed.
No matter what I do – I always feel depressed and dejected.
I just don’t know what to do…”
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After saying these words – the depressed man looked beseechingly at the counsellor.
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The psychological counsellor looked at the depressed man.
Then – the counsellor said to the depressed man:
“Come with me to the window…”
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The depressed man followed the psychological counsellor to the window.
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The psychological counsellor pointed outside and said to the depressed man:
“Do you see that huge tent over there in the distance…?”
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The depressed man answered:
“Yes – I can see that tent…”
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Pointing towards the tent – the psychological counsellor said to the depressed man:
“Well – that is a circus tent.
In that tent there is a circus and it is a really good circus.
There are lots of acts to watch – especially the clown acts.
And – there is one clown in particular who is extremely funny.
He is known as the “happy” clown.
This “happy” clown wears all sorts of costumes and masks – and – he performs hilarious antics.
His masquerade acts are really fantastic.
He will make you rock with side-splitting laughter over and over again.
Go to the circus – and see that cheerful “happy” clown perform – and – I guarantee you – that your depression will disappear…”
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The depressed man looked at the psychological counsellor with sadness in his eyes.
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“What’s wrong…?” the psychological counsellor asked the depressed man.
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The depressed man said to the psychological counsellor:
“Sir – I am that same circus clown…!!!
Yes – I am the same cheerful “happy” clown – who makes everyone else’s depression disappear…”
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The “happy” clown said these words and looked sadly at the psychological counsellor.
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Yes – Dear Reader:
It was the same “happy” clown who was actually suffering from depression – and so – he had come to consult the psychotherapist.
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MORAL OF THE STORY
What does the story of THE “HAPPY” CLOWN tell us…?
While judging human beings – you must not rely on external appearance alone.
On the surface a person may look cheerful, calm and composed – but deep inside – he may be suffering from inner turmoil.
Many persons outwardly always joke and laugh – but – deep inside – they may actually be quite unhappy and depressed.
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Remember – Dear Reader:
Outward Cheerfulness may not always indicate Inner Happiness.
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Many persons who look happy from outside may actually be depressed inside.
I have observed this fact in many cases.
Those who are outwardly happy may be inwardly sad.
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VIKRAM KARVE
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- This story is a fictional spoof, satire, pure fiction, just for fun and humor, no offence is meant to anyone, so take it with a pinch of salt and have a laugh.
- All Stories in this Blog are a work of fiction. Events, Places, Settings and Incidents narrated in the stories are a figment of my imagination. The characters do not exist and are purely imaginary. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.
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Link to my original post in my Blog Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve:http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2018/03/happiness-and-depression.html
This is an extract of an article I wrote many years ago and have posted online in my various blogs a number of times including at urls: http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2010/12/do-you-wear-mask.html and http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2012/03/masquerade-do-you-wear-mask-dangers-of.html and http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2013/03/cherophobia-can-happiness-cause.html and http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2014/07/happiness-facade.html and http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2013/12/happiness-and-depression.html and http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2013/03/cherophobia-can-happiness-cause.html and https://karvediat.blogspot.in/2016/11/are-you-happy-or-are-you-depressed.html and https://karve.wordpress.com/2018/03/05/are-you-happy-or-are-you-depressed/ and https://karve.wordpress.com/2021/02/21/happiness-and-depression/ and https://karve.wordpress.com/2022/01/03/are-you-happy-or-are-you-depressed-3/ and https://karve.wordpress.com/2023/02/27/does-happiness-cure-depression/ etc
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