I have endured this vile disease pretty much all my adult life. I live with the guilt from the pain I have caused others as a result of this killer disease, most of all my family and friends and it's for them I have decided to start this in an attempt to help and support lads with similar issues. Some time ago I attended weekly AA meetings with my dad for many years and I saw the amazing help this
did for others it's those meetings that gave me this idea. Depression changes us and we need to fight back and we can do this together. Over time I have learnt to live with this and I want to try and help other lads too. Mental health is nothing to be ashamed of it affects more than you think and thankfully this illness is now being recognised around the world and more and more is being done to understand it. Every 40 seconds someone commits su***de! I know, shocking isn't it. Depression kills more than cancer we can't help you with cancer but we can help you with your low mood and sad spells. I speak from experience it can take some time to get referred for professional help support or counselling and if you are a sufferer the wait can be life threatening. I've lost too many friends over the past 10 years to do nothing we all know someone that has passed that needed help. Each week at a venue (to be confirmed) at the same time I will be waiting for you! I'm not a Counsellor, I am a survivor which means I understand more than anyone. Over the past few years I have been helping others just like us with success, so the kettle will be on and a warm safe place with others in the same position will be there to listen and share, your not alone its time for change lads lets do this together!
