Oct 02 2008
Mental Health Humor: Support Groups, Spill your Guts
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I saw this video today and was blown away from how fortunate every one was.. some are funny, others scary but it was bunch of close calls caught on video. When I say close, I mean it! One second standing in the same spot would have been it… It made me reflect on my own life and all the close calls I have dealt with and pushing the limits. Has me really thinking right now! I wish.. I could think this way every day. You know, remembering how fortunate we are to be alive. I look around, I see my beautiful children and my loving wife and ask, why can’t I just be happy with that… The truth is I am happy with them! I love them and I know I would not be here right now if I did not have them!
This leads me to reason and I come to a truth that is hard to admit… That deep down, I just hate myself, absolutely loath myself, repulse my very being… Some days I feel like I’m just waiting die… No, not suicidal, but not living which can be just as destructive.
Back in March 2008, after a hospital vacation I started my meds , and took to drawing cartoon about mental health… Over the last seven months I can tell you has been such a learning experience. The one thing that has kept me on my road to recovery has been the Mental Health Humor cartoons. What started out as a coping skill has turned into much, much more. Last month we had over 8,500 unique visitors to the blog with over 25k page views. This has been my saving grace, my foundation for my stability and the way I personally have been able to contribute life. Talking to my peers and hearing your comments about the cartoons is my fuel. There is no better joy I feel, then when I can help some one, and being able to help you laugh, is the nectar of my life.
You see, what I have learned, is the hardest lesson in the book. See unless I can stop hating myself, then no matter what I do, it will always be tainted.
Now that I spitted my feelings out.. let me mop it up and say, “Thank You” to every one that has taken the time to read this post. If you are reading this, then I want to also thank you personally for your support. You are a big part of my recovery so keep coming and subscribe to my blog or it will be your fault if I have a relapse… 
Chato B. Stewart
Mental Health Advocate - Cartoonist - and a few other things!
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Great post. I’ve been through that stage where I don’t want to kill myself, but would like to just lie down and fade away. Something I can really relate to in my post.
Also, thank you for reminding me of all the things I should be grateful for.
Thx Bradley, this post was more therapy for me too… That is what so great about blogs some times… We can spill our guts and feelings and work them out and blog about it at the same time…
I need to spill my guts from time to time; preferably with a thrapist or doctor. Non bipolars don’t seem to understand what’s taking place inside our heads… I’m feeling very low today; one of my best friends was diagnosed with cancer yesterday (Hubby and I were in the room with him when the doctor broke the news…..his bedside manner leaves a lot to be desired; he’s even worse than “House MD”…This is a terrible time for me; I was too depressed to do much today so I slept on the couch. I don’t care if I pull out of this one or not.
E-Mouse, I’m sorry to hear about your friend. It obvious you and your husband care deeply for him. I know how this type of news can trigger anyone and it does require some time to take it all in. Still, don’t let this knock you out of the game of recovery. Your a fighter and a survivor! I’m sure there are ways you can help your family friend that others could never do. You are so right when you say “Non bipolars don’t seem to understand what’s taking place inside our heads”. This can also give us so much more insight with other who are suffering that we may be able to help with.
I know how hard it is for you right now, but do what you can not to give in to the depression… Take back the control… come on, you can do it, besides what will this blog be like with out your comments.
Chato
Chato, you seem to have so much going for you. You have a talent that many people would be envious of. I’m glad that you are able to channel it into cartoons and that it helps you emotionally.
I think that almost everybody finds something about themselves or their lives that they hate, the thing is that you need not to dwell on it. Don’t think that you are alone in the way you feel as I would say many of us have felt or feel the same way to some degree or other.
Keep up the good work.
I think you are doing a fine job. you have a lot to be thankful for, keep the faith.
I really enjoy the cartoons. Thanks for sharing them with us.