WOW!! Thank you for telling us. It took a lot of courage. I am glad you are still here. You are important to us. Don't listen to those awful voices. You can do this. You are a worthwhile person.
Mental Health Awareness weekgabriOctober 16 2014, 06:14:08 UTC
It is really really hard to do this, but as part of Mental Health Awareness week, I am changing this to a public post and sharing it to other media.
I've been an advocate for acceptance of mental health services for a long time.
Perhaps it is time I advocate for myself.
I have depression. It does not mean I am not loved, worthy of love, or capable of love. I have a medical condition much like diabetes, CHF, asthma or cancer.
The name of my disease is depression. There is treatment. My treatment is working. It is not the fault of my family. I have the most loving an supportive natal and biological family ever. It is not because I am weak and cannot cope.
I have a treatable chronic disease which I will be treating.
I'm impressed that you wrote this. Impressed, but not surprised -- it shows all the traits I associate with you: bravery, honesty, clarity, and compassion. Specifically, compassion for yourself -- which is often the hardest kind.
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Don't listen to those awful voices. You can do this. You are a worthwhile person.
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I've been an advocate for acceptance of mental health services for a long time.
Perhaps it is time I advocate for myself.
I have depression. It does not mean I am not loved, worthy of love, or capable of love. I have a medical condition much like diabetes, CHF, asthma or cancer.
The name of my disease is depression. There is treatment. My treatment is working. It is not the fault of my family. I have the most loving an supportive natal and biological family ever. It is not because I am weak and cannot cope.
I have a treatable chronic disease which I will be treating.
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