My father, the man who beat Darth Vader

Yes, but not diagnosed. My Mum has cared for him for several years now out of love, but he has become increasingly difficult.

 

Hi mate,

I think different things work for different people, In my late twenties my marriage split up in awful circumstances & I had an embolism after a kick in the head playing football that lead to brain damage, tunnel vision, headaches & chronic depression. I was young then, bounced back, picked my guitar back up, went back to Uni & did a masters & a lot more.

Now I've realised that doesn't work anymore. Being vulnerable is not a weakness, it isn't always a strength, but can be.

Each to their own. Mental health is not a choice, just like cancer isn't. I walk 30 plus miles a week to help fight my depression, but it is still there eating away at me. I still have a great life & a new job now, despite all the financial & family worries, but the illness will be there, rain or shine.