Derek Mason’s Daughter—Depression

That's a good article for those who may be suffering from depression. It's worth the read for any family members who may have a loved one dealing with depression, as well.

Thanks for posting, OP.

Thanks for sharing that.

I been through it before and it was serious. Turned out it was being caused by a side effect of a medicine I was taking regularly for another health condition. Doctor didn't believe me so prescribed me a bunch of drugs for anxiety. then that made me a walking zombie and i always couldn't remember shite. Always seek a second opinion. Doctors are human. Many often don't listen to you and just write prescriptions for everything. You can be over medicated.

"It was awful to see things said about my dad on social media. I know that comes with the job but some mean tweets were beyond what my 16-year-old mind could handle, like having a stranger tweet that he hopes a coach's daughters get raped. "

I guess I always assumed we had at least a few of these sorts of fans, because every program does, but I'd never encountered them. Part of me wants to go looking for them online now, part of me doesn't want to ever see a Vandy fan calling for a teenage girl to get raped because her dad pretty much achieved the norm at Vandy. What the frick? Did somebody decide that Franklin's tenure was the new normal and lose his fricking mind?

I’ve previously shared on this website my daily battle with mental illness.
And that’s exactly what it is: a battle.
It took me years to finally reach a place where, triangulated by my General Practitioner, my Psychiatrist, and my therapist, we began to make some headway.

The insidious nature of clinical depression, social anxiey disorder, and a litany of other mental illnesses is that a sick person who’s at rock bottom has to be proactive enough with his mental health to take the excruciatingly private steps to do something about it.
Few actually do.

Anyway, I once made a promise to myself that whenever I came across a public discussion of depression, anxiety, and/or mental health, that I would speak out.
The illness attacks the person; it’s not something anyone does to encourage nor invite.
For any of you who may be reading this who feels like a lonely, isolated freak ... don’t.
Leave the feelings of stigmatization behind and know that we’re fighting our demons together.

Sorry about that missive, folks.
But this topic is near and dear to me.
Merry Christmas!

Depression is a scary medical condition. The very things that will help you feel better (talking to people, being active, doing things you enjoy) become almost impossible. Its very easy to spiral downward quickly.

My best wishes to this young lady and her family in dealing with this.

Have been struggling with the same issue since I lost my little brother in high school. It's always good to know you're not fighting that battle alone. Depression is an insidious bitch that won't ever leave you alone, you just learn to cope and deal and find the best in life.

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You are an inspiration

Are you ok?

I swear to god 50 years from now we will find that there is something in our food, electronics, or medication that is causing these levels of mental issues. Wish her the best.