Mental Health

Mental health awareness. My challenges with depression and anxiety and all that comes with that. I have suffered for as long as I can remember; my earliest memories are those of anxiety and fear. Matters have tended to worsen as years have passed, and it has affected all aspects of my life and well-being.

In the last ten years, I have had more severe episodes of depression and anxiety, affecting people around me and worsening my health physically and mentally. I have been fortunate to have access to good medical help, and am making progress. It’s a long road, and progress can be erratic. I have a robust set of tools and a good support network. But mental health is something that needs work every day. There is no vacation day to look forward to.

Mental health awareness has improved in recent years. In some areas, it is still seen as a weakness. Sports and the workplace have made strides, but there is a long way to go. My small commitment to helping others has been to speak openly in the workplace and on this blog. The response has been refreshingly strong. My thought has been if I helo one person a tiny amount, then it’s been worth it.