By Whirlwind|2015-09-28T15:02:56+12:00November 15th, 2014|Depression, Whirlwind Stories|0 Comments
I knew when a depression attack was coming, as the bubbles burst in my brain, and the dark fog started to fill my head. For the next days and weeks I had to fight the battle of not wanting to hurt those who loved me, with the voice in my head urging me to end […]
By Whirlwind|2015-09-28T15:02:56+12:00November 1st, 2014|Depression, Whirlwind Stories|0 Comments
For many, John Kirwan is the kiwi rugby legend who played 63 Tests for New Zealand and scored tries at will. But in recent years, most will know John Kirwan as the man who went public with his battle with depression.
John Kirwan is a household name in New Zealand, and one of the most recognizable […]
By Whirlwind|2015-09-28T15:02:56+12:00October 25th, 2014|Whirlwind Stories|0 Comments
I think it was Churchill who coined the phrase the ‘Black Dog’ and guess we all have one following around at some time. Most people seem to be able to keep theirs under control, or it is just that bubbly puppy which gives you the ability to work through complex and tiring situations.
You know those […]
By Whirlwind|2015-09-28T15:02:56+12:00October 15th, 2014|Depression, Whirlwind Stories|0 Comments
Marcus Trescothick is a supremely gifted cricketer from England who was the first in the international game to speak out about struggles with depression. Having returned early from two high profile tours due to a ‘stress-related illness’, and having tried and failed a number of times to conquer his issues in an effort to prolong […]
By Whirlwind|2015-09-28T15:02:57+12:00October 1st, 2014|Depression, Whirlwind Stories|0 Comments
I grew up in a normal Samoan family in Auckland in the 1950s and 60s, living in a State house, going to church on Sunday, doing all the faeus (chores) and getting hidings. It seemed like everyone was allowed to give me a hiding – at home, at church, at school, at family occasions – […]
By Whirlwind|2015-09-28T15:02:57+12:00September 15th, 2014|Depression, Whirlwind Stories|0 Comments
Mike Chunn is best known for his role as bass player and founding member of seminal New Zealand 70’s band Split Enz. Along with school friends Brian (Tim) Finn and Phil Judd, Chunn formed a band that it is widely regarded as the first to really put New Zealand popular music on the map.
After […]
By Whirlwind|2015-09-28T15:02:57+12:00September 1st, 2014|Depression, Whirlwind Stories|0 Comments
Imagine standing on a jetty, either side and in front there is a mirror of calm water disappearing into the distance. When you leave school there are many paths like this, but as you get older they become few. I am 50 now. One of these paths led me into marriage and raising a family […]
By Whirlwind|2015-09-28T15:02:57+12:00August 15th, 2014|Depression, Whirlwind Stories|0 Comments
“The real problem is in the hearts and minds of men”- “it is ok to ask for help”
I am a 46 yr old of maori descent and of course am proud to be maori except for the fact that we top a couple of statistics in society that are not good – those being domestic […]
By Whirlwind|2015-09-28T15:02:57+12:00August 1st, 2014|Depression, Whirlwind Stories|0 Comments
I’m using my mind and my thoughts, to deal with bipolar. One day I hope I can reach out to young people out there in time, so they don’t have to go through what I went through. This was written when I was about 21. Now I’m 28 ? living, learning and helping.
When I was […]
By Whirlwind|2015-09-28T15:02:57+12:00July 1st, 2014|Depression, Whirlwind Stories|0 Comments
Stephen Fry is one of the most recognisable faces on television. An intellectual, an actor, a journalist, a gay man, a film-maker, a comedian and a presenter, he is well loved the world over for his warmth, honesty, sense of humour and disarming humility.
Stephen Fry is perhaps best remembered for his comedy show “A bit […]