Your Podcast Saved My Life
I’ve battled depression for years and kept saying to myself, “I can fix it if I just find a man who loves me or if I just find a different job or if I just stay busy I won’t be so lonely”. I was so scared to be diagnosed with depression that I kept trying to fix it on my own. Needless to say I never fixed it. Recently it’s gotten to be the worst it’s ever been to where I was having suicidal thoughts not just once or twice a month like it’s been for years but now it was every day. I knew I needed help but so scared to be labeled as depressed or psychotic. I was scared of being committed to a mental hospital and scared to try drugs that’s going to give me all kinds of side effects and then knowing it usually takes a month to see if it even works was not very assuring. I also heard that some depression medicine make you sleep a lot or act like a zombie with no personality. Knowing all this was very scary but I knew I couldn’t wait any longer. My friend knew I’ve been battling with getting help for depression for years and I recently told her my crazy thoughts that keep recurring. She insisted that I listen to your podcast. Well, I did and I absolutely love all the stories. Yours is my favorite because it hit home. Hearing your story gave me the courage to finally make that doctor appointment and get help. I felt relieved that if they did send me to a hospital that it wouldn’t be permanent. I scheduled the earliest psychiatrist appointment that was available which isn’t until the middle of September but I knew I couldn’t wait that long. I’ve been crying everyday and even tried to hide the tears at work. I set an appointment with my family doctor and he prescribed medication. I have been taking the medication for 3 weeks and I have not had not one suicidal thought. Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you for helping me realize that it’s not normal to feel this way and that there is hope to finding a medicine that will work for me. I have to admit this is the first I’ve heard about podcasts and absolutely love listening. Looking forward to many more stories of hope. Thank you!
Dawsonpoops via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/31/18
More reviews of The Unwritten Life Podcast
This podcast was great! Tim was candid about sharing his struggles and relating them to problems that others may be facing. An encouraging listen, looking forward to more!
lhzan via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/15/18
What a great first show! Thank you for sharing your story and encouraging others to seek help, give help, and not to turn their backs to mental health. You are worth it! Tim always has inspiring messages and I look forward to listening. Having had the pleasure of working with Tim, I know he...Read full review »
Live Rad via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/21/18
I am looking forward to each episode. Thank you for sharing Tim.
Trixie-I via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/02/18
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