As a cancer patient, I actually think depression is harder to get through than cancer... At least with cancer, I had my mind on my side.
2016 has been a bad year. For me, it's become even worse.
2 real life friends, one of my readers and a child whose grade I was coaching for basketball had taken their own lives.
Depression and suicidal thoughts is something I've faced over the last few years, and not for the reasons you'd expect. I think I'm going through a tough spell right now...
I had to do something - so recently, I finally managed to shoot and edit this. A comprehensive video busting the 5 biggest myths about depression.
It's long, I know, but the final myth is the most important one to bust. The biggest myth about depression is one that those going through it impose on themselves - that it's something you just have to live with. That it can't be beaten, or managed. That it's gonna follow you around for life.
If you, or anyone you know are going through some rough times, please show them this. Hell, I'd love it if everyone could see this video. But I'll settle for 99% of people =P
And also - I wanna let any of you who may be suffering know that I'm always here for you.
Always.