#Repost from @mrdavidberry . āIāve struggled with depression since my early 20ās. Many years later, and the feeling has never entirely left me. Itās encoded somewhere deep in my DNA. My thoughts get dark from time to time. The peaks and troughs of life are a little more intense for me than they are for other people. Life feels like itās too much. I feel alone and hopless. But hereās the thing Iāve come to know : the hardest thing about depression is asking for help - admitting to yourself and others that you really donāt have it all under control. Once you overcome that, the rest is easy : Exercise, therapy, medication and mindfulness...ā Out of Instagram retirement for a quick minute to support this important project from @brewbevanphoto @2020mentalityproject @beyondblue_official who are helping to end the stigma attached to menās mental health and to speak for the first time publicly about this very personal issue. Head to the link in my bio to read the rest of my story and show your support by donating to @beyondblueofficial #tohearandbeheard #2020mentality #beyondblue #mensmentalhealthawearness ************************************************ FYI This photo was taken a day or two before NYCC, a week before my last stint filming Outlander, and on a day I was feeling probably the lowest I have felt in quite some time. Regardless of how I was feeling during what was a very challenging time, I still did the shoot, I still did NYCC, I still filmed my scenes a week later. And I still smiled. Appearances mean nothing. Believe me. Iām expert in them. How things appear on the outside is not always reflective of whatās going on in the inside. It takes tremendous courage to share your vulnerabilities. There is nothing weak about asking for help. Speak up and support menās mental health. https://www.instagram.com/p/B57uJagoYdI/?igshid=nku1e9s73pey
