𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁

A Show of Strength is a Movement detailing my journey with mental illness; the people I've met, the choices I've made and the stories I've heard along the way.

[𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 @ashowofstrength]

Tickets are now available for my event on May 10th! Come and be part of #OneBraveNight I'd love to see you at the @TheSoCap Check out the @facebook event here: https://t.co/cs3U5eiT8m #EncourageCourage #SickNotWeak #Onein5 #ThisIsWhatMentalIllnessLooksLike #CAMH #MentalHealth

[𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 @ashowofstrength]

The Daily Grind #136 is now live. https://t.co/9Ta98VqCy0

[𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 @ashowofstrength]

@LanaGay Ida sounds like a solid bread maker.

[𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 @ashowofstrength]

Hey folks, planning is well underway for Crazy Funny 2020, however, I can only make this special event happen with your help. To that end, if you or your organization or company you work for would be willing to become a sponsor or donate a prize to the event please reach out!

[𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 @ashowofstrength]

@jdickie We really should collaborate at this point…

[𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 @ashowofstrength]

Posting a special interview with @aaronreynolds this week for #100DaysOfChange. This weeks focus is laughter and Mr. Reynolds is making a career out of making people laugh online. Check it all out this coming week on the pod. #thedailygrind #mentalhealth

[𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 @ashowofstrength]

@LanaGay you and me both.

[𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 @ashowofstrength]

Lithium #100DaysOfChange https://t.co/u5cCihjbYd

[𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 @ashowofstrength]

The Daily Grind #130 and #131 are live. They're both pretty quick hits, introducing and discussing some of the nitty gritty of #100DaysOfChange please give it a listen here: https://t.co/HPK3Uqz77f #IAmAWorkInProgress #EncourageCourage #MentalIllness #MentalHealth

[𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 @ashowofstrength]

100 days of change: Starting now. #100DaysOfChange

[𝘿𝙀𝙒𝙑𝙍𝙀 podcasts and such. @Dewvre]

Today is the day after World Suicide Prevention day. We lose someone to suicide every 40 seconds. And for everyone that dies by suicide 20 more attempt it.

[𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 @ashowofstrength]

@aaronreynolds payola?

[JEN KIRKMAN @JenKirkman]

5. Thank God I have no shame in taking meds (currently not on any but have been for depression) and no shame in discussing my health, seeing a therapist, reevaluating where I am yearly with my psychiatrist who prescribes. Right now we are discussing watching anxiety because

[JEN KIRKMAN @JenKirkman]

4. decision made more agonizing by not wanting to see yourself as giving into a mood or being weak or (gasp) being a victim of Big Pharma. Most people with depression and anxiety (like me) have had it fluctuate over the years and it’s very hard to pin down what I need or don’t.

[JEN KIRKMAN @JenKirkman]

3. Depression isn’t an exact science. It can be situational. It can be hormonal. It can be temporary. Meds in certain cases can be used and then gone off of. Some mental health issues require a more strict approach with medication being needed for life. It’s a private, personal

[JEN KIRKMAN @JenKirkman]

2. Saying “I just think anti-depressants are over-prescribed” is a tired argument that isn’t sophisticated. It’s a subtle way to disparage anti-depressants and plants doubt that people on them are just trying to take some easy way out.

[JEN KIRKMAN @JenKirkman]

Depression isn’t sadness. It’s a disease not a mood. Antidepressants do NOT numb pain. They take people from below sea level back to sea level so that they can properly live with the normal amount of human pain and sadness.
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[Michael Landsberg 🇨🇦 🔯 🏳️‍🌈 @heylandsberg]

For someone with depression the pressure to "get better" can be overwhelming. Asking, with huge hope "are you getting better" can be crushing. If the answer is no-it can be incredibly tough to be honest. We simply don't want to let people down. So we often lie.
#SickNotWeak

[𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 @ashowofstrength]

@dustinparkes I loved the idea so much, I borrowed it for this piece on #MentalHealth in #Canada

[𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 @ashowofstrength]

@aaronreynolds Gosh I love this

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@chrislockefun hey Chris. Are there advance tickets for the show at the @THEOSSINGTON tonight? Also: would you ever consider doing this pod?