My name is Hannah Matthews. I am 20 years old. I have a secret and it is called depression. The reason for this blog is to discuss my longtime battle with this illness. In an answer to lack of personal stories about getting better and changing the norm I decided to do something about it. I don't represent everyone with mental health illnesses, but I do know what it's like to feel isolated. We are not alone. I am breaking my bell jar.
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Monday, 27 February 2012
The Body
My body walks. My mouth talks. My mind drifts. How I wish all three could come together again.
Sunday, 26 February 2012
Fire
The fire inside has died. I do not remember the exact moment of it being extinguished. No ember remains, simply coal. No fanning will bring the fire back to life. My soul is lost. It is only my body that walks and talks. All that is left is emptiness and strangeness to my manners. Where do I find a spark?
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Let's Talk
Today is Bell Let's Talk Day in order to raise awareness for people suffering from mental health illnesses. Its so great to highlight the most important part of raising awareness about these devastating illnesses: we need to start talking about it. Erase the stigma! One of my heroes, Michael Landsberg, talks openly about his depression and some facts about how many Canadians do suffer from Mental Illness. Give it a watch!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORgewkVpQjg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORgewkVpQjg
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