I've had both bowel cancer and depression, and depression is worse. But when I was older. When I had developed greater resilience and perspective. And it was still really tough. Getting help is so important - you can't always fight your battles alone. And there's such a feeling of relief when you share your problems. Finding out that you're not alone in your troubles and that there are ways of dealing with them that really help. And here's something no one ever told me was a benefit of sharing how hurt I was, how damaged, how weird. It can help you find your tribe - that group of people that 'get' you. Be gentle with yourselves - and don't let those negative thoughts convince you that you are not worthy of love and understanding.
I've had both bowel cancer and depression, and depression is worse. But when I was older. When I had developed greater resilience and perspective. And it was still really tough. Getting help is so important - you can't always fight your battles alone. And there's such a feeling of relief when you share your problems. Finding out that you're not alone in your troubles and that there are ways of dealing with them that really help. And here's something no one ever told me was a benefit of sharing how hurt I was, how damaged, how weird. It can help you find your tribe - that group of people that 'get' you. Be gentle with yourselves - and don't let those negative thoughts convince you that you are not worthy of love and understanding.