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This is the only thing I'm saving from the other place. If it helps even one person, it's worth it. I posted this back on February 22, 2022, but it's all still true.

Gather around kids! I'd like to talk to you a bit about mental health, and some fun things I've learned recently. I'd first like to thank @rinoliver.bsky.social, @richburroughs.dev, @ashleywillis.bsky.social , and @chloecondon.bsky.social for their help along this journey of mine (1/25) 🧵

First (and thanks to those mentioned) talking about mental health problems is ok. That being said, I've been on anti-depressants for over 30 years. They changed my life. A secondary one (trazodone) allowed me to sleep for the first time in my life. (2/25)

It was, in a word, brutal. And somewhere along the line, shit stopped working. I didn't notice, but apparently others did, but no one said anything to me. so, really important: if you notice a change in your friend, SAY SOMETHING. (4/25)

ASK THEM if they are ok. TELL THEM that you've noticed a change, and that you want to help. Why do I say this? Because as hard as it may be to believe, I didn't even know that I was in such a deep hole. (5/25)

Until a friend finally called me and said "Ok, here's what I've noticed. I don't think you're ok. Let's come up with a plan to help you." It just so happened to coincide with my Insurance Company deciding I couldn't have my ADD meds (6/25)