Meeting with others

Sorry about yesterday, way too busy. Today was a great example of how meeting with others who suffer has great benefits. I was at a wonderful event where several other guys that are dealing with depression were. Getting to talk with them on really informal terms was great, since we all knew each others "secret" we didn't have to beat around the bush but got right into checking in with each other. There is so much freedom in knowing that you are not alone. No hemming and hawing. To each of you that I saw today, thanks for being so open about speaking and keeping me updated. This was a lesson for me to be proactive about getting some face time with you guys because it makes such a difference in my attitude. One guy shared about being upset with himself for getting there late because today was a real struggle to get anything going. But I say, GREAT JOB for not letting a poor start determine your day. I was blessed because you made it! We have to grab the small victories and see them for what they are, successes. Any move forward is forward motion! All this to say, if you are alone in your depression try to reach out to somebody. We are not weird or quirky or odd, we are sick and people who are sick need to find some help and that starts with sharing your struggle with someone. It might be a Dr. or family member or friend but it needs to be somebody.