Male mental health: I lost my dad to suicide at 17, and then experienced depression myself

Through the experience of first losing his father to suicide from depression this brave man faced his own battle with depression discovering along the way that through talking he could fight and win… he now continues the fight by being a part of the Heads Together campaign.

Back into the chemical abys #depression

This is a personal note from me to… well whoever is out there… Winter is coming Knowing that autumn and winter were coming I made my preparations early. Having finished with the antidepressants back in spring the summer had come as a boon. Things looked to be going well. A new relationship bloomed unexpectadly, myContinueContinue reading “Back into the chemical abys #depression”

Hoping to die – I was human that night, but I am lucky my humanity failed to die #depression #suicidal

Found this very moving piece here … http://aopinionatedman.com/2016/10/21/hoping-to-die-3/ It is the very last sentence that is the key, at least for me… what do you think? Hoping to Die Opinionated Man / 2 weeks ago There was a time in my life when the land was covered in darkness. It did not matter what time ofContinueContinue reading “Hoping to die – I was human that night, but I am lucky my humanity failed to die #depression #suicidal”

#depression – It’s exhausting trying to be positive

Today is one of those challenging days. I’m laid here on my bed with tears slowly rolling down my cheeks. I feel sick, my heart is racing and breaking, my body aches and I am tired. For it is exhausting trying to be positive. To smile, to laugh and to hide the turmoil inside.  ThereContinueContinue reading “#depression – It’s exhausting trying to be positive”