Tied to the Railroad Tracks of Life It’s feeling of one being tied to railroad tracks, stuck and distressed. The person desperately wanting help, but does not know what he/she can do. Depression affects many people tied to their own “railroad tracks.” These people want something or someone to help get them off the tracks before the train comes. Being tied to railroad tracks, or depression, does not have to be caused by …showed first 75 words of 835 total…

…showed last 75 words of 835 total…of hopelessness and confusion. Depression is not caused by substance abuse and does not result in suicide, but is feelings of hopelessness and confusion. People have other reasoning than substance abuse for being tied to their “railroad tracks.” Many people suffer from depression. They do not have anything to look forward to, so they do nothing. They are trying to get off the tracks before they see the train coming, but do not know how.