On this episode, we dive into a topic that may seem disconnected from writing. However, depression and other mental health issues affect writers just like they do everyone else.
In fact, writers and other creative types may be more at risk than the average person. Why? Because we already have lots of internal battles going on, and we tend to stay isolated.
I don’t have all the answers, but I do have a story. So on this episode, I share my decades-long journey through depression and how I learned to deal with it (most of the time).
Specifically, I share 5 lies I believed about depression and why each one is false:
Lie #1: I can manage my depression on my own.
Lie #2: Self-medicating my pain is an effective coping strategy.
Lie #3: I have no control over the forces that make my depression worse.
Lie #4: I don’t need professional help.
Lie #5: My struggle with depression means that I am deficient in some way.
Over the last few years I have learned to manage my depression pretty effectively. I still have occasional days when it gets the best of me, but it doesn’t have nearly the grip on my life it once did.
Life is hard enough as it is. When you add battling depression into the mix, it gets infinitely tougher. If you believe one or more of these five lies, it will pull you down even further. If you’re struggling with depression, I strongly encourage you to seek professional help. Make the choice today to get healthier not only for yourself, but for those you love.
If you are thinking of harming yourself, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.
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