I have just released a poetry collection called A Requiem For What Could Have Been: Poetry For The Broken.

In this episode I talk about the book, sharing some of the poems within, the thoughts behind the collection, and the greater impact of writing for healing…

More medication more failure. Once again I was apathetic, depressed and not feeling at all like myself, to such an extent that it felt dangerous….

My first attempt at finding the right medication hasn’t gone so well… In this episode I share it’s impact, my thoughts, and what I am doing moving foward.

Thank you to everyone offering their support.

Sertraline

What is the point of trying to advance ourselves when it is foreseeable that we will feel down regardless?

In the episode I share my waking mental state, deconstructing the narratives that plague me.

The symptoms of depression, anxiety and other mental afflictions can at times have physiological causes.

In this episode I discuss the importance of conducting a ‘status check’ of your physical body, doing self care and of making a crisis plan before you need it!

Christmas presents quite a challenge to those of us with mental illnesses, past trauma or family/relationship issues.

There is a plethora of social, financial, and personal pressures that are simply forced upon us.

In this episode I deconstruct these issues as well as outline my approach to staying sane over the Christmas season. I also answer a collection of questions from you.

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In this episode I answer four supporter questions:

1) What are some natural ways to manage depression?
2) Can you talk about Bi-Polar disorder?
3) What are your greatest fears?
4) What projects are you currently working on?

As a small thank you to my Patreon supporters, I answer their questions as a Podcast, Blog, or Video.

Today I am answering 4 questions here:
- How do you manage relationships when one person has a mental illness?
- I struggle to talk when I am depressed. How can I express myself better?
- What can I do if my illness cannot be treated?
- How can I find work with acquired brain injury, and how do I deal with societies focus on perfectionism?

Mental illness can dramatically impact your ability to function. On a bad day, it is important to realise that a win may be as simple as having a shower and feeding yourself.

Finding the balance between work and relaxation is vital for both mental health and productivity. Work too much, and you run the risk of becoming run down. Relax too much and your dreams will forever stay as dreams. 

In this episode I discuss my continuing journey to finding a balance between these two aspects of life. 

Writing therapy is one of the core components of my ongoing mental health plan. When I feel a build of of mental pressure - I write!

The page listens and does not judge, and therefore you can tell it anything without fear. Writing enables me to collect, organise and express my thoughts. By writing them down, I am able to detach from them and let them go.

Zachary reads a chapter of his first book: Under the Influence - Reclaiming my Childhood.

Chapter title: "Who Let The Bum In"

When I am depressed, the 'pointlessness of life' becomes overwhelming.

This episode addresses why life can feel pointless, as well as some of the ways that I overcome those feelings.

In this episode you will hear about Zachary's experiences with depression, the symptoms and impact on his day to day functioning.

"When I am depressed people want to cheer me up, which is a nice sentiment of course, but it doesn't address the issue completely. It is analogous to complaining that you cant understand a radio and to help, people keep raising the volume. You can hear it just fine, it is the tuning that is the problem"