I accept that we all feel depressed at some point. Life is not always happy. But feeling depressed is not the same as being ill with depression.
I am no Prince Charming
Just as for women, society has certain expectations and unwritten rules for men: don’t cry, be strong, be brave, have a good body, have a solid income.
Not Enough Monsters: We’re Van Helsing’s Children
One second I was the poor little boy, and the next, I was reclaiming my power as a monster hunter, part of Van Helsing’s breed. I’m fighting back.
Not Enough Monsters: I’m Done Being the Invisible Man
I needed someone to give me a hand and understand me, but the very thought of that terrified me. I was silent too long, but now I’m done being invisible.
Not Enough Monsters: Am I Jekyll or am I Hyde?
The way out of the toxic comfort zone that was killing me has taken me years, and yet here I am, safe and sound. Am I Jekyll or am I Hyde?
Not Enough Monsters: Werewolf-me vs My Mind
Out of nowhere, a beast comes out and tries to shatter me and eat me alive. It is hungry, bloodthirsty, and fights. But in the end, I get my silver bullets.
Not Enough Monsters: Call me Victor Frankenstein
The key to keeping the demons at bay is to build your very own art studio in your dark, lonely home. Create your own weapons against depression.
Not Enough Monsters: I’m Dracula with my depression
We know depression takes a long while to get rid of. But I cannot think of a better way to deal with it than being the one in control, forcing it to work for you and repay every tear and nightmare it made you go through
Not Enough Monsters: Frankenstein Yourself
if I’m a monster in the eyes of those who think they have the right to judge when I do what makes me happy, I can say I’m a happy monster.
The Colours of my Heart
Depression took me by the throat and tightened its grip on the colours of my heart. But we can change the colour of our heartbeats and emotions.
Let Them Know. Silence Could Have Killed Me
Silence holds a great power. It can help or damn you, and it nearly killed me. Finding the courage to speak about my mental health helped to heal me.
When you cannot pay for your health
In the movies, people go straight to a professional when they become mentally ill. But in the real world, perhaps you cannot pay for your health.