Isaac Brown

Why I’m Doing This

Friday 31st Oct Mental health has always been a bit of a taboo topic for myself. I never had much understanding of depression or anxiety growing up and always thought “it could never happen to me”…until it did. At the age of 18 coming fresh out of high school and into the word of university, I found myself struggling to relate to my peers, using humor as a defence and never being able to be vulnerable or open to those around me. I felt alone and distant from everyone, even when I was at a table of friends, I didn’t feel like I belonged. I battled depression and anxiety for a number of years, sought help from therapists and eventually recovered and learned the correct habits to overcome and relapses or attacks. I want to contribute to creating a space where men have the support that they need to be open and vulnerable about their feelings and their defeats. Share