destroyingangel Wrote:My way of dealing with it is, well, my way of dealing with it... I keep telling myself that I don't need doctors or pills and that the situation will change for the better soon (optimistic thinking). Yes, I am also aware (afraid?) that I am burying my head in the sand and that, maybe the problem won't go away. But I live in hope and I still have my pride.
But are you really dealing with it or simply coping?
destroyingangel Wrote:Depression and many other health issues should be addressed here (through actually speaking about the problem) or, moreover, by the powers that be. At least we are talking here... as for the powers that be... I live in hope (again).
We have a thread, a forum and plenty of individuals who have shared their thoughts and experiences in as far as they are willing to do so. It's a start. As for the "powers" that be...I'm of two minds about this. I feel personally responsible to do something to address the issue of depression by seeking help (GP, NHS etc) and or changing my circumstances. I mean no disrespect when I say that my own feeling is my mental health is not the responsibility of a union or the IFA.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.