Hi everyone,
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. My closest friends and family may know that I have battled with depression and social anxiety. Though my depression is well controlled, the anxiety often rears it's ugly head.
It is the reason I have missed out on my friend's weddings and sharing their special day. It is the reason I can't fully lose myself in the moment at a rock concert for fear of "sticking out" in the crowd. It is the reason I didn't pursue a career in the performing arts, which I enjoyed in my teenage years.
When I hit rock bottom a few years ago, I reached out for help through my GP. From there, I was put through cognitive behavioural therapy, which didn't work for me (though it may well do for you, reader) so I have since been taking Sertraline.
Apart from some undesirable side effects in the beginning, Sertraline has been a huge help for me and I am now able to speak more openly about my struggles with mental health.
There is a stigma with men that sadness and anxiety are a sign of "weakness". The awful phrase "man up" is an example of this. Many people have noticed that I champion a brand called "Boys Get Sad Too", which often invites conversations - sometimes even with strangers.
So, on 14th June 2025 I will be climbing Snowdon to view the sunset at the summit before descending under a blanket of stars to raise money for Men's Minds Matter, a charity which aims to prevent suicide in men. I will be this with a group of strangers (did somebody say social anxiety!?)
I would be extremely grateful for any donation you are able to give, thank you!
Hi everyone,
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. My closest friends and family may know that I have battled with depression and social anxiety. Though my depression is well controlled, the anxiety often rears it's ugly head.
It is the reason I have missed out on my friend's weddings and sharing their special day. It is the reason I can't fully lose myself in the moment at a rock concert for fear of "sticking out" in the crowd. It is the reason I didn't pursue a career in the performing arts, which I enjoyed in my teenage years.
When I hit rock bottom a few years ago, I reached out for help through my GP. From there, I was put through cognitive behavioural therapy, which didn't work for me (though it may well do for you, reader) so I have since been taking Sertraline.
Apart from some undesirable side effects in the beginning, Sertraline has been a huge help for me and I am now able to speak more openly about my struggles with mental health.
There is a stigma with men that sadness and anxiety are a sign of "weakness". The awful phrase "man up" is an example of this. Many people have noticed that I champion a brand called "Boys Get Sad Too", which often invites conversations - sometimes even with strangers.
So, on 14th June 2025 I will be climbing Snowdon to view the sunset at the summit before descending under a blanket of stars to raise money for Men's Minds Matter, a charity which aims to prevent suicide in men. I will be this with a group of strangers (did somebody say social anxiety!?)
I would be extremely grateful for any donation you are able to give, thank you!
