SamT
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Thought this worth of its own thread (spinoff from the Blue Monday Thread).
The/My Black Dog?
"My biggest fear was being found out"
"He used to wake me up with repetitive and negative thinking and remind me about how tired I would be the next day"
"Activities that previously brought me pleasure suddenly ceased to" But I'm on the road to recovery.
It doesn't matter who you are, if you're in difficulty don't be afraid to ask for help, there's no shame in doing so, the only shame is missing out on life.
I had a black dog, his name was depression
At its worst, depression can be a frightening, debilitating condition. Millions of people around the world live with depression. Many of these individuals and their families are afraid to talk about their struggles, and don't know where to turn for help. However, depression is largely preventable and treatable. Recognizing depression and seeking help is the first and most critical towards recovery. In collaboration with WHO to mark
World Mental Health Day, writer and illustrator Matthew Johnstone tells the story of overcoming the "black dog of depression". For more information on World Mental Health Day, please visit: www.who.int
The/My Black Dog?
"My biggest fear was being found out"
"He used to wake me up with repetitive and negative thinking and remind me about how tired I would be the next day"
"Activities that previously brought me pleasure suddenly ceased to" But I'm on the road to recovery.
It doesn't matter who you are, if you're in difficulty don't be afraid to ask for help, there's no shame in doing so, the only shame is missing out on life.
I had a black dog, his name was depression
At its worst, depression can be a frightening, debilitating condition. Millions of people around the world live with depression. Many of these individuals and their families are afraid to talk about their struggles, and don't know where to turn for help. However, depression is largely preventable and treatable. Recognizing depression and seeking help is the first and most critical towards recovery. In collaboration with WHO to mark
World Mental Health Day, writer and illustrator Matthew Johnstone tells the story of overcoming the "black dog of depression". For more information on World Mental Health Day, please visit: www.who.int