Giving Voice to Depression

It can be so, so hard when you are in depression's darkness to believe anyone who says "it passes," "it will get better," or even "you are loved and needed." Mark Henick, a suicide-attempt survivor has the lived experience, perspective and empathy to reach out with his message of hope and recovery. He has been there. He knows. Please listen and share and hang on.Mark's TED Talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1QoyTmeAYwWe'll be back with new episodes mid-November.https://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

Depression is too dark a path to walk alone. Each week, caring men and women who have been there share their experiences, coping/management strategies and most importantly, messages of hope and recovery on this podcast. If you're not sure you're interested in "a podcast on depression" or if there's anything you'd relate to, sample nine episodes and find out. (There are five other season summaries too. Each episode explores a different perspective of and experience with depression.) Thank you so much for honoring our guests by listening. (Seasons 5 and 6 were sponsored by the Charles E Kubly Foundation- dedicated to improving the lives of those with depression. Thank you!) https://letsqueerthingsup.com/2018/08/24/11-important-ways-my-loved-ones-supported-me-during-a-mental-health-crisis/800-273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 741-741 Text Linehttps://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

Brené Brown writes: “Shame derives its power from being unspeakable.” In this episode, Alex Brown takes the power away from depression by naming it as a common illness. She takes away its shame by owning it. And she takes the idea that keeping our mental-health struggles to ourselves is our best choice, and exposes it for the falsehood it is.https://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

People with heart problems do not wait for a heart attack to address them. People with diabetes do not rely solely on an epipen to control their illness. And people with mental health challenges cannot wait until suicidal thoughts necessitate emergency actions. Self-care and depression-management involve tuning in with your changing thoughts/moods, establishing and using a safety plan and personalized tools that work for you. No illness is easier to treat when it's an emergency.https://qz.com/1381952/suicide-hotlines-really-do-save-lives-i-know-because-one-saved-mine/https://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

Suicide prevention hotlines are available 24/7, ensuring there is always somewhere and someone you can turn to when in crisis. That does not mean there is no one in your life who would help, though it may mean depression has convinced you that's the case. Corinne Purtill credits the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-TALK) with saving her life, and she's speaking up so that we'll know the bottom does not need to mean the end.https://qz.com/1381952/suicide-hotlines-really-do-save-lives-i-know-because-one-saved-mine/https://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

Don't ever hesitate to offer empathy and support to someone who is struggling because you fear you are not "qualified" to help. Sometimes our lived-experience is the best qualification there is. An open heart and a willingness to listen without judgment are the two best gifts we can offer. Please listen to and share these stories about how a Facebook community helped two women in distress.https://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

Many who struggle with mental-health challenges wonder why people don't step up and support us. It may be partly because we don't share what we're going through (for many reasons.) It is also partly because we have not been taught HOW to be there for someone. What should we say? When should we say it? What's helpful? What's not? Our guest, Sam Dylan Finch, shares 11 ways his loved ones have supported him in mental health crises. They are proven, doable things that could really lighten someone's load, or even save a life. We detailed five ways in part one. This episodes explores the final six ways to suit up and show up for someone who is struggling. Please listen and share. The more we know the better we can support our loved ones. And the more they know, the better they can care for us.Complete list: https://letsqueerthingsup.com/2018/08/24/11-important-ways-my-loved-ones-supported-me-during-a-mental-health-crisis/Link to Sam's How to Reach Out for Support episodes:https://soundcloud.com/givingvoicetodepression/how-to-reach-out-part-one-sam-dylan-finchandhttps://soundcloud.com/givingvoicetodepression/how-to-reach-out-part-two-sam-dylan-finchhttps://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

We hear (and say) "reach out for help if you need it." But for many reasons, including stigma, awkwardness, and lack of training, many people -- even those in danger-- do not. So it's our responsibility to learn how to offer help to the people in our lives who may need it. Our guest, Sam Dylan Finch, shares 11 ways his loved ones have supported him in mental health crises. They are proven, doable things that could really lighten someone's load, or even save a life. We detail five ways in part one, and the final six next week in part two. Please listen and share. The more we know the better we can support our loved ones. And the more they know, the better they can care for us.See Sam's full list at: https://letsqueerthingsup.com/2018/08/24/11-important-ways-my-loved-ones-supported-me-during-a-mental-health-crisis/https://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

This episode features the utterly-amazing story of a mother's battle with guilt and depression after "causing" a car accident that left her daughter paralyzed. The crash was tragic, but their journey through it reminds us that while there is so much sadness and pain in the world, there is also so much hope. Stick with it till the end.link to Cindy's blog: http://www.strugglingwithserendipity.com/https://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

After losing his father to suicide as a child, an adult Sebastian Slovin embarks on a journey of recovery and discovery. What starts out as an investigation to understand his father's death, ends up providing a deeper understanding of how to live a truer life.Learn more about Sebastian and his father in the book Ashes in the Ocean, available on Amazon.comhttps://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/