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True life story: Life near death, then hope.
Mental illness can alter a person's thoughts, behaviours and feelings. However, you can be a victim of depression or you can choose to deal with your depression.
The illness occurred in me at the age of 17, although I was not diagnosed with severe depression until the age of 19. Mental illness can occur at anytime. If you find that you have withdrawn from society, maybe because of rejection from society, trust me – it is time to talk to your GP.
The vast majority of people with depression walk past you everyday and live in communities and not in hospitals. Only some seek treatment because we all carry the following excuses around:
"I don’t have money to go to the doctor… but I can afford to drink alcohol all night."
Stigma: "I’m okay, I’m not mad just proud…" but where will pride get you?
"I am unaware of where or how to get help…" Where better than www.spunout.ie where young people help young people avoid tough times.
Life is precious and you are precious. Someone loves you somewhere, even when you think that no one does or that no one understands. Someone does. Remember 24 hours can change life dramatically – but if you die you take another precious gem from this wonderful world.
I have been down that dark and lonely tunnel- through child abuse and I had a stalker and tried to take my life twice. Trust me – to live is far easier.
Remember SPUNOUT.IE so that you can SPIN right back into life and SMILE because you will feel better in a while.
Anonymous
See the help section for contacts details of support organisations.
This article is part of the SpunOut.ie true life stories section – a space for young people to share their experiences of tough times and encourage others to seek help. This story is just one person's experience and it may be different for you. Remember that no matter what you are going through, there is help and support available. See the Find help section for more information: http://www.spunout.ie/help/
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