I like the its like trying to run on water analogy! As someone who has experienced this feeling, the no apparent reasoning, the battle within when you blame yourself for being weak, the fear of peoples thoughts, the fear of your own thoughts..... the list goes on, I would like people to take a minute to think about those around them that may just benefit from a little bit of acknowledgement and support. This is a difficult time for many and although so many of us are on a high and happy for christmas, work break up, holidays etc... many others fear and dread this time of year for a variety of reasons! After being in denial for a lot of years and self treating and medicating for a majority of this time while I battled with my demons, a while ago I hit a place pretty low and saw the effects my mood and lack of drive effect pretty much every aspect of my life. The big turning point for me, the trigger to stand up and do something, to face those fears of public rejection and to act was a little ironic, as it was another wave or episode of fear that drove it, but this time the fear was for my loved ones. What sort of company, influence, example was I becoming, or truthfully, had become, for my kids. What sort of a husband was I and what example, what standard did this set for my kids. I was lucky, when I hit that point I had people there that saw it and offered there support, reached out to let me know they wanted to help - and for this I dont know that these people will necessarily ever understand entirely what that meant. Of course, on the contrast, others distanced themselves, as I am sure will.probably happen by my posting of this post in some regards, but I have also learnt that there are others out there that will reach out, show support, and to me, these people are invaluable. These are true people! Society needs more understanding and care, and again we need to unite around those that could use a.little uplifting and let them know there is people out there they can turn too... p.s. This is the first time I have really written or spoken in an open forum of some of my own experiences. There are many reasons for that but I dont write this for me as such, it is not a call for help for me - but for others that are battling a bit I hope it gives you some strength and for those of you that know someone that may be fighting these demons, I hope it gives you the strength and courage to stand up and let them know you are there for them... if you have not experienced these lows you will never quite understand how much this can mean!
Posted on: Sat, 20 Dec 2014 23:45:51 +0000
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