Mental health is a very important part of me. As many know I have depression. I do not suffer...it does not own me. I live with it everyday and some days it can be a battle and other days just fine. I have had depression for most of my life, right back to my teens but was not diagnosed till after I had life threatening surgery and suffered a breakdown.
Once upon a time depression was looked down upon and a lot was not known about it. Today it is more common and with more understanding, people are not hiding in shame. I personally will never be ashamed of my depression. I ended up in a very bad place and things I felt left me scared and alone. I was lucky enough to have a fantastic doctor who helped me seek the right help and 20 plus years later is still supporting me in my mental health. From this dark and frightening time in my life I accepted the best support I could and with a lot of courage and love
I am still here today stronger than I ever have been before.
Once upon a time depression was looked down upon and a lot was not known about it. Today it is more common and with more understanding, people are not hiding in shame. I personally will never be ashamed of my depression. I ended up in a very bad place and things I felt left me scared and alone. I was lucky enough to have a fantastic doctor who helped me seek the right help and 20 plus years later is still supporting me in my mental health. From this dark and frightening time in my life I accepted the best support I could and with a lot of courage and love
I am still here today stronger than I ever have been before.
Inspirational Mental Health is a group in Second Life that helps support those with not only depression but also PTSD, Anxiety Disorder, Bi-Polar and many more. This wonderful group is about healing, believing and inspiring each other. I am honored to be a part of this group and able to see the support given to those reaching out. Often, it is easier to reach out to someone we don't know than to feel scared of being rejected or misunderstood by someone close and dear to us.
The wonderful thing about this group is, while we are not doctors or therapists we are all survivors who can relate and unless you have ever dealt with depression or anxiety etc, you truly cannot understand the effect it has on you. You cannot tell someone to "just get over it," or "you have so much to be happy about," and
"there are lots of people worse off than you." Depression is not about what you have or don't have.
You can be the richest person in world or the poorest.
Depression does not discriminate.
The wonderful thing about this group is, while we are not doctors or therapists we are all survivors who can relate and unless you have ever dealt with depression or anxiety etc, you truly cannot understand the effect it has on you. You cannot tell someone to "just get over it," or "you have so much to be happy about," and
"there are lots of people worse off than you." Depression is not about what you have or don't have.
You can be the richest person in world or the poorest.
Depression does not discriminate.
I can only speak for myself here and in helping someone to understand depression I can only say how frustrating it is. I don't like feeling down, I miss laughing and enjoying life to its fullest. I do not like being negative and I try keeping a positive outlook. I want to be happy and everyday I do whatever I can to keep going. Some days I give in and allow myself a good cry. It is cleansing and refreshing. I try not to be too hard on myself and I have learnt never to judge someone
because we never know what they are dealing with day to day.
I do hurt easily. I am often very lonely and I am very sensitive. Some days it is hard to know if it is my depression or a part of my personality. My life has been a hard one, very neglectful and a huge lack of nurturing. This is who I am as a result of my childhood but I for one will never be ashamed of that.
I carry a lot of burden and I tend to take on others pain.
I cannot change who I am but I can refuse to give in and let my illness defeat me.
because we never know what they are dealing with day to day.
I do hurt easily. I am often very lonely and I am very sensitive. Some days it is hard to know if it is my depression or a part of my personality. My life has been a hard one, very neglectful and a huge lack of nurturing. This is who I am as a result of my childhood but I for one will never be ashamed of that.
I carry a lot of burden and I tend to take on others pain.
I cannot change who I am but I can refuse to give in and let my illness defeat me.
Starting the 15th of August Inspirational Mental Health will be holding a week long fair to raise funds for the group. These donations will help fund the land where they hold classes on yoga, meditation, learning about mental health disorders, group meetings and much more. My store, Something New, will have these poses shown above on offer with 100% of sales donated. As the time draws closer keep an eye out for more information and help support this much needed group in Second Life.
Have a great week ahead,
hugs Ally
Have a great week ahead,
hugs Ally
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http://www.inspirationalmentalhealth.com/p/mental-disorders.html
http://www.inspirationalmentalhealth.com/p/mental-disorders.html