Growing up in glamorous Dubai, the reality of life never lived up to the facade

[Deleted member 23885]

Growing up in Dubai- and coming from a relatively privileged background- I remember beautiful mansions, swimming pools and well-kept streets lined with bougainvillea, jasmine and palm trees. Sunny almost every day. Beautiful blue skies. On a basic level, it had everything most ppl could dream of. And yet I still suffered from depression and had no close friends at school. Even if life may seem exciting on a superficial level, in reality, life is not easy. As I'm on anti-depressants, I'm not as depressed as I used to be. But, still life is not smooth sailing & I never want children. Mostly, I just study & watch reality TV. Hear me?

I also think, on a deeper level, there is hidden suffering & tragedy in life. Going through Youtube, and watching music videos, I was struck by the resignation in Dua Lipa's eyes. Also, Zayn Malik looked a little sad in his latest Youtube videos. Understand?

 

[lost_soul83]

I am so sorry you're suffering the way you are. Anyone can be depressed no matter their background. Still no one deserves that, no one.

 

[WornOutLife]

I hear you and I agree with you.
That's why I think money and material stuff can help a lot but don't mean absolute happiness.

Depression doesn't distinguish upper classes from lower classes

 

[Deleted member 23885]

I hear you and I agree with you.
That's why I think money and material stuff can help a lot but don't mean absolute happiness.

Depression doesn't distinguish upper classes from lower classes

Life is easier if u r rich rather than poor. Although, it doesn't make a lot of difference unless you live in absolute poverty. There was this Bollywood actor, Sushant Singh Rajput, who hung himself despite all his success.