Another reason I blog about my mental health, namely depression, is to let my readers know they aren't alone. I'm very aware of how so very many people suffer from depression, anxiety and relationship problems. I always found it helpful to know I wasn't the only one and I'm betting you feel the same way. Somehow, having this knowledge helps us all to stop feeling like an oddity of some kind.
My final answer to the question, "what do you get from blogging and how has it helped you?" is this: I get empathy and encouragement from my readers through their comments on the blog and their other contacts with me either by email, in person or at various websites that I visit on a regular basis. Empathy, or understanding of what another is feeling, is an important thing for all of us to receive. Encouragement is sometimes vital to a persons survival and recovery of an acute episode of depression or anxiety. I appreciate immensely how you have all helped me and my brother with your support.
I had to add this statement to my answer "what do you get from blogging and how has it helped you?". In addition to getting something from blogging at "His and Hers", David and I hope we are also giving something to you, our readers. We hope we are helping you in some small way to realize you are not alone in your battle with being Bipolar and you are not alone in your struggle against depression.
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My blackcat, Ozzie
