How does depression feel? You don’t feel. It’s just black and deathly quiet, an internal prison. It’s not sadness. It’s an illness.
Trying to explain Depression to someone that hasn’t got a clue
I’m trying to explain depression — I read a line recently that stopped me in my tracks and showed how I can try to explain, how I can try and get it through
The Comeback from Depression — Making it Through, Every Time
I don’t really know what’s wrong with me or why I have episodes of depression. But I’ve made a comeback from depression every time and will keep doing so
Why I Stopped Keeping My Experience With Mental Health To Myself
“Your mental health is more important than the test, the interview, the family dinner and the grocery run. Take care of yourself.”
Like Clockwork The Silent Torment Returns
Blind to the plain sight of pain inflicted within, the silent torment stops the smile that could grow. Instead it forces me into my bed and backs me into the corner
The Importance of Listening
It is vital that people with depression are made to feel valued by their nearest and dearest. Please listen and show that you care
Football Offered Me a Lifeline — Achieving my Dream
Don’t ever underestimate the power of sport. It offered me a lifeline when I was under the full grip of depression and to this day, it continues to be my getaway.
The 12 Month Anniversary of my Diagnosis — A Year in the Making
It was a scary place to be, not wanting to be here! But now it’s the 12 month anniversary of my diagnosis, the battle gets easier.
My Mental Illness Does Not Disqualify Me From A Career
I can keep a steady job but my mental health really can disrupt my work. I wish I could have time off, but I’m scared my illnesses would be exposed.
I’m trying not to hate you, New Year, I’m trying to survive you
I don’t want to hate New Year. But it always makes me cry. If you struggle with festivity, you’re not alone. This is how I get through such times
Life and Being Told You Should End It
I have no friends or family or even a loved one as they can’t cope with me, but I do understand, as I can’t cope with myself.
I am 1 in 4, and it’s not a secret – Sounding my voice
I do not have to be afraid of what other people think. I am a human being of exactly the same value as everyone else. Sounding my voice.