CYCLOTHYMIA / Suicide Awareness Month

So, September is Suicide Awareness Month.

I thought I'd share a song from my upcoming album that I wrote about my own mental health, as well as some context about that. The video is from my live show at Char's Landing in Port Alberni.

I hope you like it.

In 2021 I was diagnosed with Cyclothymia.

This is, apparently, a "chronic, milder form of bipolar disorder".

To treat this, I take Sertraline daily - my current dose is 200mg.

This diagnosis and treatment, unquestionably, saved my life; as well as bringing new context to the ways in which I interact with the world.

While the challenges this brings are not gone - they are reduced and - at the very least - easier to deal with.

Most of the time.

While this isn't me saying that medication is for everyone and everyone should take it absolutely,

I am saying that reaching out and finding help is so critical. If you're struggling, reach out to someone, talk to a doctor.

Things can get better.