Don't comment as much on this thread as I should do, A friend of mine has gone through a recent episode of depression. This lad would be the last you would expect to suffer from depression, a really good looking lad a good circle of friends and always seemed lively when out and about. I started to notice he was missing our regular Astro turf slot every week and when we went out he was slightly withdrawn. I knew he had split up with his girlfriend but he said he was fine and really he knew it was for the best. I noticed him going outside for a cigarette so I took the time to join him and ask him if he was feeling alright. Immediately his eyes welled up and he just started sobbing uncontrollably, I knew I had to get him out of their straight away so we went for a long walk. Turn's out he was extremely unhappy in his work and regretted never doing the thing's he said he would like travelling. These might seem like pretty trivial thing's but built up over a long time they can have a serious effect on your mental health. I advised him to see someone and I was only a phone call away, I made an effort to make sure he went to Astro and even went to the cinema with him on a few occasions.
He started doing something called Shen Therapy and started a night course to add to his qualifications, I suggested that he gave the drink a miss for a while as he needed to keep his head clear, he took up running and has plans to do a marathon this year. He say's he is doing really well and is much happier. Luckily I knew the sign's I dread to think what would happen if I hadn't.
I can't emphasise enough the need to talk to someone if your feeling down, even go to your G.P and tell them how you feel. You will be amazed how good you will feel after you just make that first step. January is regarded as a bad month for depression, I know with depression you see no light at the end of the tunnel, trust me a few simple change's can make all the difference. Don't suffer in silence.
Be safe Guy's
