Friday, June 29, 2018

Geoffrey grows up #toysrus #toysruskidInstagram


Because I am a damn good writer. Not everything is great or even good, but there are some gems in there #ibelieveinme #writercommunity #freddyzalta https://ift.tt/1hbPRfX


Friday, June 08, 2018

Smile, @coneyislandcarvel strawberry ice cream tastes just like @nestlequik used to only better. Go to @coneyislandcarvel for the best ice cream and serviceInstagram


You cannot pinpoint and understand completely the effects that depression can have on a person. Blaming social media or other tangibles is the simplistic point of view. It goes much further and much deeper than this. Does the fear of missing out or FOMO play a part in sadness and frustration? Of course it does, but so does walking the empty streets when everyone has gone on vacation. Driving a car that cannot drive itself or being in a loveless marriage. Depression is another monster and much more debilitating than sadness and FOMO. Don't downgrade it's cancerous destruction by blaming external forces only. It is much more complicated. Living under a dark cloud, not leaving the house when you know you should, because you just cannot find the energy or the inspiration to do so, even when the reasons are staring you in the face... Hearing laughter, seeing smiles and ingesting the aromas that once upon a time brought a sense of enjoyment and now it's as if it's just another stench... Wanting to be at peace but your mind is at war. Wanting to be happy, but you just don't have that vibe anymore. Think of it as the plague of darkness in Egypt. Darkness so thick that you cannot move, see or breathe. Now multiply that... I have been there, it will get better, I swear it will, but you need to let go of trying to control everything... Get help, it will help. It's more than one person can handle... Please don't give up. #depression #suicideprevention #itwillgetbetter National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 1-800-273-8255 Available 24 hours everydayInstagram


Thursday, June 07, 2018

The other day a famous designer took her own life. I don’t know what the circumstances were. What I do know was what her loved ones said afterwards. #Katespade , had been suffering from depression for years but was unwilling to seek help because she was concerned about how it would reflect on her brand’s image. That was her excuse – no one outside of her inner circle know’s whether that was the reason or if there were other ones. She left behind a daughter, a husband and a lot of people who loved her and who’s lives can only be negatively impacted by her loss. I read a book the other day and I took from it one piece of advice which I cling to. With all the craziness happening in the world, the volcanoes, earthquakes, other “natural” disasters and terrorism – we must remain grateful. I have several friends who have battled cancer – some have succeeded, some are still fighting and others have lost. I have several friends who have battled depression – some have been treated, continue to be treated and others simply “man up” regardless of their gender. The ones who believe they can “man up” are the ones who are screaming, crying, hiding or shaking – if they are lucky. Others find a way to end their pain and those are the hardest to take. I have several friends who have financial burdens that others would never even notice. They vacation, they drive fancy cars and dress in expensive clothing. They are slaves to their appearances and have sacrificed their souls to others in order to keep their friends and place in the society or community in which they live. To them – those placeholders are what validates their lives – to them without it, they are failures and fodder for the distributors of gossip and juicy news. They know this because they are part of those groups and their best friends and family will be the first to whisper the “crazy news” about “Henry and June.” Cheating spouses, lying bosses, brother vs. brother and families torn apart by greed, jealousy and resentment. All in the name of the mighty dollar and what it can bring for them. #suicideprevention #katespade #love #gratitude #help Read more https://ift.tt/2M7bZZL