Breakdowns Are Normal

Do people look at you differently after hearing about your illnesses? Do you look at me differently? #breakdownsarenormal #endthestigma

Do you agree with Simone Biles withdrawing from the gold medal event because of her mental health? Why or why not? #endthestigma #breakdownsarenormal

Normalizing mental illnesses can help people feel accepted and heard. Telling someone to "snap out of it" or "Just try being happier" isn't helpful, it's deplorable. #endthestigma #breakdownsarenormal

For the last few weeks, I've been unable to push myself to do almost anything. And I'm still exhausted at the end of each day. What about you?... #breakdownsarenormal #endthestigma

Perspective. #endthestigma #breakdownsarenormal

Can you relate to this?

You are not weak for having mental illness. You are not weak for struggling. There is no shame in asking for help. You are not alone. You are loved. You matter.... If you or someone you know is in crisis, here are some crisis lines for the Niagara Region: COAST Niagara crisis line: 1-866-550-5205 ext1 Distress Centre Niagara Grimsby, West Lincoln and area crisis line: 905-563-6674 St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and area crisis line: 905-688-3711 Port Colborne, Wainfleet and area crisis line: 905-734-1212 Fort Erie and area crisis line: 905-382-0689 Pathstone Mental Health crisis line: 1-800-263-4944 Just need someone to talk to? Text 45645 between 5pm-1am

So true. I've been trying to claw my way out of it for so long now.

Chapter 7: My Life These pictures were taken almost 40 years apart. Sometimes I think back to all the points in between and try to figure out what happened. I have lived a life. On days like today however, it is hard to remember the parts that made it worthwhile. I sat and looked at these photos for a long time. Tried thinking about good memories throughout that time.... Depression is overwhelming. Depression is scary. Depression sucks. #Endthestigma #breakdownsarenormal

https://www.facebook.com/2172978362986337/posts/2682760998674735/ #Endthestigma #breakdownsarenormal

Why does anyone think it's okay to say these things? #Endthestigma #breakdownsarenormal