As you read this in whatever mood your in. If your arm shakes line mine does when i try to sleep because your nerves are so shot from not being able to sleep or if your coming off a multiple day manic episode. I want you to know, from the bottom of my heart, you are strong enough to weather the storm.

The reason why group therapy works with many of us is when you can look into someone's eyes and recognize and empathize with where they are at, because you visit that dark place yourself, it somehow makes you feel less alone.

We often don't see ourselves as other see us and because of that we often underestimate ourselves. I am here to tell you, you can do this. I know it feels hopeless to have a panic attack. I know you feel alone when you battle depression but there is always hope and you are NEVER alone. 

If you need to talk to someone, don't hesitate. If your a stubborn "Alfa" man like myself... Its okay to ask for help. There is no shame in needing guidance. There is no shame in trying to feel better. I grew up in the "walk it off" days of men dealing with pain. Those days are over and you need to let that pain out so it stops consuming you.

Please know you are never alone. I'm right next to you.