Some good advice

Just saw over on Christine’s blog that she was finally able to bring herself to get help for her depression. She doesn’t suffer from the debilitating form of bipolar disorder that left her unable to function, but it was enough to limit her ability to focus, and to get the most out of her life. Good for her!

I especially want to echo her final words of the post:

“If you have any reason to be concerned about your mental health, get help. Talk to a doctor, a counselor, a therapist – whatever. Do it for yourself.”

An excellent idea.

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