The Tour Rolls On....

Words like this are used by concert reviews and rock magazines.Not a blog guy with his first post.Especially when he his writing about depression and mental illness.But wait I am not your average blogger.And I don't view things the same as most people.Not that I am saying things that haven't been said or expressing views that you may have or have not heard.The difference is that like everyone else I am unique.That's a big step just for me to even try to say that.

Let me tell ya a little about myself. I am forty years old. A married father of one.Four if ya count pets.I have by some accounts a good job.But one that cultivates a culture of bullying and really doesn't care if it changes at all. I have suffered  from depression probably all my life.But when I was younger I could just keep my blue days in check to some degree.I really took break ups hard and loved all the sad music I could listen to.But I also loved to rage too.More on that in due time.I have a family member who suffers from schizoaffective disorder.I have had to deal with that fact my whole life and that played a huge part in my growing up.

I was diagnosed clinically by my primary in 2006 and have been on medication since.I recently suffered a bout that probably would have been the last one if not for my support system.My wife has been monumental in me getting help and pulling me up by my guitar strap.I have a beautiful child I want to see grow up also.It would be hard if I let those thoughts that I was having win.I have been barraged by stress in the last six months.Not to mention the medications I was taking that screwed me all up.It just plain sucked.

So I got the idea to do this.In coming weeks I will have all sorts of info and stuff for ya to check out.I will be doing reviews of self help products & programs.I will have a section about movies and music for ya to check out as well as other sites and blogs to see.We are in a very important fight at this juncture in America. Post Newtown and countless other rampages.Not to mention bullying and a world that thrives on everyones pain.We need as many voices and stories as we can piece together to undo the stigmas surrounding mental illness and bring to light that people are suffering needlessly.Possibly someone you know and love.

I hope ya join me on my tour to find the fix for my mojo and anyone else we can help on this road. Remember the road goes on forever and the streets are lined with the broken and weary.Help me find my way and I will help you find your's.Now, where's the bus????