The stigma is still real.
If you have a minute. READ the attached article. It's one of the best descriptions of what life is like with depression and anxiety.
I'm hard-working, colourful, sometimes fun, sometimes serious, emotionally empathetic, hardy, powerful, anxious, focused and sometimes without warning and often after months of awesomeness... I am very depressed. Like I have been for almost 4 weeks. The last time I was down was in January. So it's been a good run I suppose.
Seeing people's eyes glaze over, and seeing them distance themselves minutely when I share my apologies for being non communicative this past month. This depro season was triggered when I subluxated both forearms, shoulder, rib and pelvis from H-EDS in the same week. I made two ballgowns sewing mostly by hand, with two dislocated forearms. A bit of depression is understandable really.
When I am open, and say "it's been a very hard few weeks and I'm still not completely well..." Depression and Generalised Anxiety are awful. Unwanted and often unexpected...
When a friend or colleague shares vulnerably with you that they're struggling, it doesn't mean you should step back or run a mile. Just be there and support with kind words and a squeeze of a hand. Too often people are so quick to share their #RIPs followed by a slew of depression helpline numbers, but in practical every day settings, people don't know how to act when they find out a friend or co-worker is depressed or anxious.
Spend time finding out. Google what to do, what to say. Get empowered to help those around you who may need it from time to time.
Without warning I will be back on top of things, but for now I don't answer the phone. I am forgetful. I cry. I annoy my family. I create some of my best music and art. I am dark. And you know what? That's ok.
I'm still a fuck'n shining Queen 👑
My name is Wil Wheaton. I live with chronic Depression, and I am not ashamed. | WIL WHEATON dot NET
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