Take #20 (TW: Depression)
I have about 20 draft blog posts sitting in my drafts. Important note, they are half finished. Why? Well, I think I am a bit depressed. Yep, this is a heavy chat for a Monday, but it's relevant, and it's what I am feeling at this time. Plus, it needs to be normalised, doesn't it? The never-ending battle against mental health stigma continues. I am but another person pushing to make depression known and loud, especially when they are hidden behind pretty smiles and perfect happy social media pictures. I have been diagnosed with ADHD, which to most people who know me well, did not surprise them. The reaction from the people that love me was mainly along the lines of "oh yeah, that makes sense, cool! So now what?". The response of the people that Say they love me was, "Oh, well, you got what you wanted, didn't you?" (meaning medication and a label). That second reaction was when I was initially diagnosed in 2020 - my first year of University when I e...