About that depression layout earlier...
I make no secret of the fact I have suffered from depression. Really horrible low as you get stinking depression. And I make no secret about it because its now, since then, my life long mission to change the way people think about Depression, to stamp really hard on that stupid stigma of being depressed, and frankly, from a personal point of view, because its easier in the long run if people know why I feel how I feel etc etc.
I am not in a state of bad depression now. Never will I be dumb enough to think I'm 'cured' -who is?- but I know I'm at a brighter bit right now, where I can look back and see how bad it was, look forward even a bit { I could never look forward at all before} and -HUGE leap of progress- I can see some of my hangs up for what they are/were. AND SAY OUT LOUD yep, I have depression. but I'm working on it.
I have life traps {anyone know that book;) } I have some anxiety issues 'left over' and I certainly have situations that can make me feel especially low. But Ican see I have a good life, a lovely family, and great great days.
I've been thinking for a long time about writing a book about having depression. But then I realise I'm no competent author or medical depression expert, so I havent.
I've jotted some stuff down, I'm scribbled some things, I've doodled a little... and then I decided I would keep it real.
I would do what I can do, and thats make an art journal, a scrapbook, about my depression and how its been, how it is, what it was like. For me. Not to make the best sellers list ;) but to help myself see how far I've come. And maybe say on paper what other people are feeling, maybe let other people know its okay.
So you will see, now and then, more depression themed pages. It wont mean I'm at rock bottom, just artily working my way thro some old stuff :)
I have received a great response to the this is how depression feels page, both here and at Designer Digitals, lots of kind comments and emails that nearly made me cry for heavens sake. I am beyond touched, thank you, but I'm doing alright, honestly.
