tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587408474588978374.post2302998690035510472..comments2019-12-12T22:15:48.189-08:00Comments on Upsy/Downsy: Fear of the MirrorUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587408474588978374.post-33121572998704566332012-09-26T12:01:21.376-07:002012-09-26T12:01:21.376-07:00Well said, Karen, and good for you! I also hide de...Well said, Karen, and good for you! I also hide depression well, but make it a point of bringing it up - and the counselling service that I use - whenever it comes up in conversation. (e.g. at work, when we're reminded about the Employee Assistance Program, and there's a dead silence, I pipe up with "I use it to help treat my mental illness, and it's a fantastic service.")D'Arcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13768932233558199499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587408474588978374.post-20787607280255847422012-09-26T10:38:42.735-07:002012-09-26T10:38:42.735-07:00I've struggled with low-level depression for a...I've struggled with low-level depression for as long as I can remember. When I first got help, I was embarrassed to admit I had trouble managing my emotions and thoughts, but I had no problem telling people when I had a cold or food poisoning. I didn't like hiding something that affected my life so much. It's been years since the first time I went and I make a special point of bringing up that I've been to a therapist over the years because I want people I know to realise that the depression is always in my life. I don't make a big deal about it; mainly, it's mentioned in casual conversation. Most people who know me are often surprised when I talk about my depression, because I hide it well when I want to, but I realise it's more important to be honest about this aspect of me so people around me are aware that depression affects my life.Karennoreply@blogger.com