Recently, I had an attack of severe depression and anxiety. This lead to feelings of utter hopelessness, and complete despair.
I was hospitalized for two and a half weeks.
Thanks to to the wonderful staff at the Taharoto Clinic and their associated organization who provide me a wonderful counselor, and the support of so many many fantastic friends I am making a very good recovery.
I can't name everyone, so it is probably best not to start, in case I leave someone out (you know who you are and my love for you). But I must mention my Cousin Gordon who rang for an ambulance.
I must also mention the fabulous support of AUT University, who employ me.
Thanks also to JK (John Kirwin) and his campaign.
and to Charlie Chaplin (Music) and (John turner Lyrics) SMILE Vocals M. Jackson
I share this personal account, just in case any of my readers also struggle with depression and/or anxiety.
Please, please seek help, share with a trusted friend, see your doctor if necessary and never, never, never give up or be ashamed!
There is help!
6 comments:
You have expressed that very well and I hope it can be widely read. I am very pleased your determination got you through this and you must be very encouraged by conquering it. Good luck
Thanks Bruce for your kind words and thoughts.
Gosh Frank, I had heard of your leave of absence, but did not know why. Thanks for sharing your thought and gratitude with us. I have been reading your journals/articles on Code-switching and identity on the Blogs. Interesting information and typical of where I come from... a diverse cultural nation - a country with 14 official languages South Africa... Keep writing. I am willing to read. Ethni Snell
Thanks Ethni. Nice to hear you find the thesis relevant to your own contexts back in South Africa.
I will keep writing and you too!
Hi Frank
Good to see you back and supporting others by discussing your experience and reassuring others that there is help and hope. Keep up the blogging Frank.
Hi Frank. Thanks for sharing your story. It takes a lot of courage to pull yourself out of depression and to put on a brave and happy face. Good to see you at the cross country. I have quite a few pics. How can I share them with you?
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