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Is there a place I can go
Is there a light to get me there
If I’ve forgotten what to say
It’s because all words are dust



- “Tiny Little Fractures” by Snow Patrol

I thought I’d try and show how it feels to be in my head for just a tiny little bit. Also I goofed a bit on the shirt. Depression, blargh. I have periods of exciteability and mania, then I’m down in the suicidal end of the depression spectrum. I’ve been fighting depression for about 12 years now on and off. It’s nothing that will go away, but my methods of learning to cope have changed dramatically.

If you think you are depressed, feeling low, blue or can’t put your finger on why something feels off - please, please talk to friends who can love and empathise. Please attempt to see a medical professional. Don’t think of medication as crutches, meds are there to help you get your footing so you can figure the rest out. Don’t ever do something stupid or hasty.

If you see this somehow and you feel down and out, please talk to me. Please. I will always listen and my notes are there for the discussing, and all things will stay ABSOLUTELY between us. I am not a medical professional, but I have experience with this illness and would never wish for ANYONE to suffer alone.

If you are in the US:
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.…
www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics…

If you are in the UK:
www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Suicide/…
www.depressionuk.org/index.sht…
www.mind.org.uk/information-su…

Helplines:
psychcentral.com/lib/telephone…

Depression is only a silent illness if we don't discuss it and the consequences of ignoring it. Don't be silent. Speak up.

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This speaks volumes to me, Aspergers spectrum here w depression and panic related seizures. Diagnosed properly after so much hell at 22 now almost 40. Wow has helped a lot, art and understand people to help, supportive family, aND my now retired ser vice dog. Thank you for being brave enough to share yourself with us. If you as well ever need an ear, I will offor mine to the best of my abilities.