You Are Not Alone!

I battled with depression for 10 years, made many mistakes and finally come out the other side stronger than ever. My main reasons for starting this blog: to spread the word, to help others suffering from this debilitating illness and, in no small part, to stop others from making the mistakes I made!

If you’re feeing alone and are unable to share what you’re going through – for what ever reasons – with the people around you, feel free to drop me a line, I will try to help in any way I can.
Alternatively, if you're on Google+ feel free to join one of the following Communities:

• Depression Awareness
• Depression Prevention Movement
• The Mental Illness Experience
• Dopamine Stream - DS is a private community that is a bit different from most. You'll need to ask to join, but don't worry everyone is welcome. Once there you will be offered a virtual sponsor who can listen, without judgement, and help you through the rough times. If, on the other hand, you feel you can help, and lend your ears or a shoulder, you can sign up to be a sponsor!
  

After all it is said that a problem shared is a problem solved!

In the meantime, stay strong, don’t lose hope for you're not alone, many others are in the same boat, drifting aimlessly, with no oars.

"It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people;
to focus your energies on answers - not excuses."
[William Arthur Ward]

Links you may find interesting:

• Understanding Depression (clinical-depression.co.uk)
• Managing Depression While You're Getting Treatment (psychcentral.com)
• The Illness That's Still Taboo (guardian.co.uk)
• Parenting Through Depression: How I tend to my children when I'd rather stay in bed. (babble.com)