Not much to say really...

... so I don't know why I'm bothering but it's good to talk so why not?
Anyway, what's going on in the world, is there any good news? Wars, pestilence and death seem to be the prevailing topics exercising the media just now.
Robin Williams sad demise has had the usual sensitive coverage the papers and TV news reserve for such events and suddenly everyone is an expert on depression.
I wish people would try to educate themselves more about such things before they start spouting off in public.
Depression is a disease not a lifestyle choice and no, people who suffer can't 'snap out of it' or 'just get on with it' they, we, really do suffer and sometimes, more often than not in fact we can't pin down why, as Stephen Fry says, it just is and it can't be explained.
So please, if you know someone who suffers just let them know you are there for them when they need you and don't try 'tough love' or a 'good talking to' because that doesn't work. Sensitivity and empathy are what is needed not what sometimes can amount to bullying.
People who suffer from depression need help to recover and don't need to be pushed or cajoled. Believe me I know, such approaches are counter-productive and are likely to make things worse.
If you want to help, be there.
And on that note, ttfn.
Peace and Love. x