I think guys need to talk about our feelings and mental health way more in an open and honest environment. Where conversations are had between us rather than at us. I’m tired of my mental health— as a guy being a talking point and not actually being addressed with other guys.
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However I never would have opened up about my mental health without extremely supportive/loving friends.
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Had those around me not help me realize that extreme exhaustion, lack of appetite, sever lack of motivation, a general lack of interest even in the things I loved most, and wanting to die almost everyday was not normal I might not be here today.
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So talk to your friends about how they are really doing— don’t just tweet the phone number for a suicide hotline and think that’s enough because oftentimes those that need help the most are those that are the closest to you because
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Also I want to reiterate something I’m good now, I got help please know that I am 100% and not going anywhere.
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Hang in there-you and your friends have already done more in a year to address gun violence than others did in a decade. Keep talking. Keep fighting
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One of the cures is speaking out. Silence = death. You've found strength in yourself to meet those times; you're doing great work for many people and we are all greatful. Depression is insidious. Self-care (health) is important too; hard to think when depleted.
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Never harm yourself. Get help. Depression is treatable I know I suffer from it. Reach out talk to people. We are here for you David and anyone else who needs a listener.
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I am GLAD you did.
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