Last Monday, I posted a quick primer on what happens physically and chemically to the brain when depression strikes. On Wednesday, I talked a little bit about what that feels like for me. I wanted to state (again) that depression and other mental illnesses are incredibly varied and complex; there's not a single cause or … Continue reading (Mental Health) When Depression Strikes a Friend
Tag: mental-health
(Mental Health) What The Chemicals Feel Like
I have dealt with depression for my entire life. I suffered from it before I even knew what it was; some of my earliest memories are staring at the ground, feeling empty and sad for no reason. My first suicidal ideation happened when I was in 6th or 7th grade and before that I imagined … Continue reading (Mental Health) What The Chemicals Feel Like
(Mental Health) What Is Depression, Anyway?
On the weekend before last, I walked all night to raise money and promote visibility for suicide prevention and related issues. There were more than a thousand people with me, all dedicated to this cause because they had been touched by mental illness and the havoc it can wreak over the lives of people who … Continue reading (Mental Health) What Is Depression, Anyway?
The Anxious Rabbit
One of the reasons I believe Rabbit is such a helpful totem for me is that fear is such a strong emotion within me. I'm afraid all the time, of various things real and imagined, and that fear drives a great deal of my behavior. One of the lessons Rabbit teaches is how to move … Continue reading The Anxious Rabbit
A Furry Mental Health Podcast?
So last week I made a series of posts about depression and recent comments and ideas being batted around within the fandom. The response has been pretty amazing, and I'm so happy to hear from so many people who are dealing with mental health issues themselves or have been touched by people who are. I … Continue reading A Furry Mental Health Podcast?
Rabbit-Hearted Guy
No Shame Day was last week and I completely missed it, so I thought I would take a bit of time to open up further about my mental health issues. I believe that the more we discuss these things openly, the more people understand the nature of mental illness and the more we destigmatize those … Continue reading Rabbit-Hearted Guy
About Meditation
I found a really great site for trying to track new healthy habits or break bad ones, and after a short break I've rejoined the community there. I'm not sure if you guys have heard of Health Month or not, but it's a pretty fun way to get into track what it is you're trying … Continue reading About Meditation
From the Desk of Jakebe T. Rabbit 