Be kind 🤗

[Katrina Kiss]

 

[Luckypete 08]

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So true

 

[Slugger1]

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Great sentiments Katrina, yes we are all humans finding our way in life and sometimes we lose our way.

The AFL game tonight is in honour of Danny "Spud" Frawley who succumbed to the black dog.

They had a presentation before the game to encourage people to talk and look after each other and it was very moving.

 

[Katrina Kiss]

Great sentiments Katrina, yes we are all humans finding our way in life and sometimes we lose our way.

The AFL game tonight is in honour of Danny "Spud" Frawley who succumbed to the black dog.

They had a presentation before the game to encourage people to talk and look after each other and it was very moving.

The Black Dog is so hard, as others can not see it & you look fine. Smoke & mirrors. It goes undetected. Sometimes people are to ashamed to speak about it , for fear of being judged.
We as humans need to let others know it is OK to have mental heath issues. Having the gourage to ask for help & reach out without the fear of being judged is the answer I feel ❤

 

[Katrina Kiss]

The Black Dog is so hard, as others can not see it & you look fine. Smoke & mirrors. It goes undetected. Sometimes people are to ashamed to speak about it , for fear of being judged.
We as humans need to let others know it is OK to have mental heath issues. Having the gourage to ask for help & reach out without the fear of being judged is the answer I feel ❤

Great sentiments Katrina, yes we are all humans finding our way in life and sometimes we lose our way.

The AFL game tonight is in honour of Danny "Spud" Frawley who succumbed to the black dog.

They had a presentation before the game to encourage people to talk and look after each other and it was very moving.

Great sentiments Katrina, yes we are all humans finding our way in life and sometimes we lose our way.

The AFL game tonight is in honour of Danny "Spud" Frawley who succumbed to the black dog.

They had a presentation before the game to encourage people to talk and look after each other and it was very moving.

 

[LongHair]

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Just soooooooo True

 

[Katrina Kiss]

Just soooooooo True

Some people to not realise the self satisfaction you get out of helping others. ❤

 

[LongHair]

Some people to nit realise the self satisfaction you get out of helping others. ❤

Very True, because they have never actually put themselves out there to help anyone else apart from themselves

 

[TantraShiva]

Respect kindness... its called being human

 

[Katrina Kiss]

Some people do not realise the self satisfaction you get out of helping others. ❤

 

[Katrina Kiss]

Respect kindness... its called being human

Well some people must not be human.

 

[LongHair]

Well some people must not be human.

Unfortunately there is plenty of evidence of that every day

 

[Katrina Kiss]

Unfortunately there is plenty of evidence of that every day

Sad but true.

 

[jebradio]

I always try and be there for others even though it is a rough patch for me as helping others with your own experiences helps yourself... there is no shame in admitting it's all too hard at times

 

[LongHair]

I always try and be there for others even though it is a rough patch for me as helping others with your own experiences helps yourself... there is no shame in admitting it's all too hard at times

Sometiimes we focus so much on helping other, we forget to care for ourselves !

 

[Katrina Kiss]

Sometiimes we focus so much on helping other, we forget to care for ourselves !

That is so true. You have to find a balance. A class that is empty can't help anyone. You have to keep it half full at least, or you have nothing to give.

 

[TantraShiva]

Well some people must not be human.

No some lose their humanity

 

[Shortnthick doesthetrick]

The Black Dog is so hard, as others can not see it & you look fine. Smoke & mirrors. It goes undetected. Sometimes people are to ashamed to speak about it , for fear of being judged.
We as humans need to let others know it is OK to have mental heath issues. Having the gourage to ask for help & reach out without the fear of being judged is the answer I feel ❤

I totally agree with you Katrina,it has become acknowledged a lot more these days,it's been put out there that a lot of people have mental health problems and you can actually talk about,I do for one and surprisingly I have opened up to a few of my select mates about,then you find you are not alone.
A number of years ago it was not talked about,if you were depressed you were told to man up get over it,stop being such a wimp,I've lost a brother and a few good friends to this

The Black Dog is so hard, as others can not see it & you look fine. Smoke & mirrors. It goes undetected. Sometimes people are to ashamed to speak about it , for fear of being judged.
We as humans need to let others know it is OK to have mental heath issues. Having the gourage to ask for help & reach out without the fear of being judged is the answer I feel ❤

 

[Katrina Kiss]

I totally agree with you Katrina,it has become acknowledged a lot more these days,it's been put out there that a lot of people have mental health problems and you can actually talk about,I do for one and surprisingly I have opened up to a few of my select mates about,then you find you are not alone.
A number of years ago it was not talked about,if you were depressed you were told to man up get over it,stop being such a wimp,I've lost a brother and a few good friends to this

Heartbreaking, loosing a brother & a few friend's I wonder if they reeched out & seeked help if things could of of been different. Talking abt it, you are definitely not less of a man, you are more so. Thank God things are changing. About time!!
Hope you are doing well.
Friend's are so important, to have someone one to talk to, makes all the difference Dont you rhink? Xx

 

[Shortnthick doesthetrick]

Heartbreaking, loosing a brother & a few friend's I wonder if they reeched out & seeked help if things could of of been different. Talking abt it, you are definitely not less of a man, you are more so. Thank God things are changing. About time!!
Hope you are doing well.
Friend's are so important, to have someone one to talk to, makes all the difference Dont you rhink? Xx

Thanks Katrina,I can hear you are a great and compassionate person,The world would be a nicer place with more like you,
My brother suffered for years withe depression

Heartbreaking, loosing a brother & a few friend's I wonder if they reeched out & seeked help if things could of of been different. Talking abt it, you are definitely not less of a man, you are more so. Thank God things are changing. About time!!
Hope you are doing well.
Friend's are so important, to have someone one to talk to, makes all the difference Dont you rhink? Xx

 

[Shortnthick doesthetrick]

Thanks Katrina,I can hear you are a great and compassionate person,The world would be a nicer place with more like you,
My brother suffered for years withe depression

and bipolar,extreme highs and very dark lows,also my 2 friends were the same,because we were from an earlier generation you never talked about this,you just tried to deal with it the best way you could,there was no way then you would talk about it,it was like a sign of weakness.
In the end it just becomes to much,too much sadness and alienation and the sense of hoplessness,sometimes it is just that wrong decision you make to end all the pain,most people do actually plan their end for quite some time

 

[Katrina Kiss]

and bipolar,extreme highs and very dark lows,also my 2 friends were the same,because we were from an earlier generation you never talked about this,you just tried to deal with it the best way you could,there was no way then you would talk about it,it was like a sign of weakness.
In the end it just becomes to much,too much sadness and alienation and the sense of hoplessness,sometimes it is just that wrong decision you make to end all the pain,most people do actually plan their end for quite some time

There is so much help out there There is light at the end of the tunnel. If you get the right treatment & persist with it.
It may have to be ongoing for years but it would be worth it for a better quality of life and to learn healthy coping mechanisms as like you said people often use alcohol or drugs as self medication. Which makes rhings worse . Little things like exercise, sun, eating healthy & talking can help alot!

 

[Shortnthick doesthetrick]

There is so much help out there There is light at the end of the tunnel. If you get the right treatment & persist with it.
It may have to be ongoing for years but it would be worth it for a better quality of life and to learn healthy coping mechanisms as like you said people often use alcohol or drugs as self medication. Which makes rhings worse . Little things like exercise, sun, eating healthy & talking can help alot!

Yes I totally agree with you Katrina,you would make a great support worker.
Yes exercise is a great stress reliever,sunshine does wonders for the body and the mind,also having a loving understanding partner is a real bonus,But that person has to be super special mentally and physically to cope with this type of person,it can be so stressful living with a bipolar person

 

[Shortnthick doesthetrick]

Yes I totally agree with you Katrina,you would make a great support worker.
Yes exercise is a great stress reliever,sunshine does wonders for the body and the mind,also having a loving understanding partner is a real bonus,But that person has to be super special mentally and physically to cope with this type of person,it can be so stressful living with a bipolar person

There is so much help out there There is light at the end of the tunnel. If you get the right treatment & persist with it.
It may have to be ongoing for years but it would be worth it for a better quality of life and to learn healthy coping mechanisms as like you said people often use alcohol or drugs as self medication. Which makes rhings worse . Little things like exercise, sun, eating healthy & talking can help alot!

Do you suffer from bouts of depression Katrina?,

 

[lonelyman]

 

[Dan Boobsman]

For anyone who is struggling, seek out a friend or a professional and talk about it. There is no shame in admitting that you’re going through a rough time.

And those who know someone who is struggling, ask if they’re ok and be a good listener. People don’t expect to have their problems solved but they will appreciate being heard.

 

[LongHair]

Unfortunately for those suffering from depression, its just not that simple, in many cases that depression causes them to withdraw from friends and family, they feel isolated and think that no one can understand, let alone help.

 

[Shortnthick doesthetrick]

Unfortunately for those suffering from depression, its just not that simple, in many cases that depression causes them to withdraw from friends and family, they feel isolated and think that no one can understand, let alone help.

Exactly LongHair

 

[Katrina Kiss]

Exactly LongHair

Alot seek help, than are put straight on medication, this is not the answer. Doctors are to quick perscibe drugs. It has to be a combination of therapy as well. People do seek help but unfortunately the health system is so over run. They are put back out on the street with no help.
It is not that they have not tried. The system fails them !!
So I do not agree with you comment at all !!

 

[Katrina Kiss]

Exactly LongHair

Do not agree!