'I didn’t want to live like this': Brother Kate and Pippa Middleton talked about fighting depression
'16.01.2019'
Source: USA Today
James Middleton, the younger brother of Duchess Kate and Pippa Middleton, said that since 2016, he suffers from depression and is constantly struggling with the severe symptoms of this condition.
In an article published Saturday in The Daily Mail of London, 31-year-old Middleton shared very personal moments of his psychological state - revealing that he is battling symptoms that arose about two years ago. USA Today... This state, according to James, made him inert with family and close friends during those periods of his life when he "sinks deeper and deeper into the swamp of despair."
“I know I am rich, blessed from above, and living a privileged life. But that did not make me immune to depression, he wrote. - This condition is difficult to describe. It's not just sadness. It is a disease, cancer of the mind. "
He very briefly dwells on the topic of recovery, saying that during this time he has come to a better understanding of his condition.
“Although I would not say that I recovered ... now I understand this condition, and with professional help I have developed strategies for overcoming difficulties. Today, I have a new sense of purpose and interest in life. ”
The British businessman says he didn’t seek help until the end of 2017, until he had to treat heart arrhythmia caused by stress and anxiety. Middleton admitted that he also suffers from attention deficit disorder in adults and severe dyslexia.
“I didn’t feel joy, excitement, or anticipation - only heartbreaking anxiety pushed me out of bed in the morning,” he wrote. “I didn’t contemplate suicide - but I didn’t want to live like that, in the state of mind that I was in.”
Apparently, James has become easier now: “I am glad that I survived a debilitating depression, because now I have the skills to deal with it. The end result of this journey was positive. ”
“If I could leave you with one thought, she would be like this:“ It’s normal when you aren’t doing well. ”
He also supported the mental health charity “Heads Together”, which was supported by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, saying he was inspired by this example.
On New Year's Eve, Middleton proudly posted on Instagram a photo with the signature that one of his favorite black spaniels was certified as a therapeutic pet.
“Developing a bond with an animal can help humans build self-esteem and trust, stabilize their emotions, and improve communication, self-regulation and socialization skills,” he wrote.
“I really believe in it, Ella has done so much for me, and we look forward to the opportunity to share love.”
