What do you hide about yourself?

What do you hide about yourself?

Hart to Harts

Mark reveals his hidden battle with low-grade depression, shedding light on the importance of seeking help.

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6:211 Sept 2020

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Mark's Hidden Struggle: Facing Low-Grade Depression

The part of myself that I keep hidden from basically everyone, almost everyone, is my mental health issues or issue, and that is depression.

Ever wondered what it’s like to live with a secret? Mark knows all too well. In this heartfelt episode of 'Hart to Harts', he opens up about his long-hidden battle with low-grade depression, also known as dysthymia. Growing up in an era where mental health wasn’t a dinner table topic, Mark kept his struggles under wraps, fearing judgment and misunderstanding.

It wasn’t until his late twenties that he finally sought help and received a diagnosis that explained years of emotional turbulence. Mark takes listeners on a journey through his daily life, especially during the isolating times of lockdown, sharing the highs and lows that come with managing his condition. His candidness serves as a powerful reminder that mental health issues are nothing to be ashamed of, and seeking help is a courageous step.

This episode is a beacon for anyone feeling alone in their mental health journey, offering solidarity and hope through Mark’s story.

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