Comments on: Living On The Edge Of Darkness

By: Girljerz

Girljerz — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 21:11:47 +0000

Thank you for being strong enough to share such a personal story. I have alot of darkness in my life right now . My whole family lives in florida and I live in jersey but reading your story gives me hope that things can change

By: John Kalkbrenner

John Kalkbrenner — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:40:37 +0000

Wow! I have to applaude you for having the courage to speak out. I’m sure there’s a million others hiding and holding back. Hope this reaches and inspires them. As Becca mentioned, perserverance Brian!

All the Best

By: Deb1photo

Deb1photo — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:21:49 +0000

wow..Thanks for sharing your story with us. I admire your strength and courage to fight this disease. Depression runs in my family and my own mom tried to end her life several years ago. It opened our eyes to the feelings of depression and how it can swallow you up in a very short time. I'm glad my doctor gives me the list of screening questions every year. If my answers change, then I know it's time for the meds. Everyone should ask those questions of themselves before depression sneeks up on them too. Stay strong my friend…thanks again..

By: Compudoc

Compudoc — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:53:49 +0000

Thank you for sharing, Brian. It gives me hope to keep going through my battles as well.

By: AdrienneSaia

AdrienneSaia — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:52:39 +0000

Ugh, I'm right there with you. I'm tired of other people acting like they know what's best or telling me to "well, stop being sad." If I could shut that part of my brain off without drugs or (expensive) weekly meetings, trust me – I would. Thanks for your comment and Brian – thank you for posting. I lost a close friend to depression in November; while I understood her pain, it strengthened my resolve to not choose that way out. Here's hoping that our collective openness will encourage others to open themselves to getting help.

By: Becca

Becca — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:40:42 +0000

Here is an “S” for you, STRENGTH AND STRONG. You deserve an ovation for your courageous act to come out like that. I’m sure you will help many. I know it’s tough to talk about as its hard for me. Xanax is good but is also the weapon beware people. I hope our higher anarchy recognize this epidemic and truly try to find a solution. Keep moving forward Brian, perseverance is something to be proud of.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:27:13 +0000

Dear Mr. Cuban,

Thank you for sharing your painful story and fight to overcome depression. Only a true hero would share their painful fight with depresson and offer enormous hope to others suffering with depression. One can only begin to imagine the lives that will be transformed and saved because of your transparency. People often read about true heroes who save others from danger, but your story may be the vessel that saves countless lives of those suffering with depresson. May everyday be a true blessing to you.

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:58:09 +0000

Thanks for sharing your struggles and congrat on continuing your battle. Friends and family do make the difference. I've been married for about 10 years and my wife suffers from severe depression, currently going through another bad spell now, so I can relate as an outsider at least. It's a difficult illness to combat and even as a husband and trying to be supporting I find myself at wits end struggling with the emotional toll it takes on the family. As a supporter, the only thing I can offer one suffering from it, is remember that it can take a toll on those around you, that's not to say they don't care, but ultimately when you have lapses it can be difficult for the supporters to muster the same support time and time again, especially since lapses tend to need more then the last one at times and the illness can effectively negate support.

Good luck in your continuing battle with it.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:16:53 +0000

Very brave of you to share. Touching article….

By: SadRunner

SadRunner — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:32:21 +0000

Great comments, I've struggled with the same things for years and medication and professional help has worked wonders for me as well. However, I hate the stigma attached. I still have people telling me that I don't need medication. Really? Have you been there? I wouldn't be alive without medication and so what I hear is that you'd rather I be dead. Gee thanks.

Again, thank you for being strong enough to talk about this.

By: @SoloAnn

@SoloAnn — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:53:38 +0000

Powerful content, Mr. Cuban. High five to you for going through writing this. Thank you. xo

By: Monique

Monique — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:40:54 +0000

Thank you Brian for your beautiful witness to something that is so painful. paralyzing and beyond debilitating. I have and still battle depression also and it is such a maze of emotional gridlock that it is always miraculous when someone is able to survive it and grow from it. So many times my prayers for help seem to fall on God's deaf ears and then I changed my prayers to, "If I can't be healed overnight, please at least show me the way and the path to healing and grant me the hope to struggle on."
Thank you again for bringing some light and hope by showing that we are all human beings with strengths and weaknesses and that we all have the ability to rise above our darkest times.

By: Natalie Jessup

Natalie Jessup — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:56:43 +0000

Thank you for sharing this. We lost my cousin Nathan two years ago. I almost lost one of my closest friends yesterday morning and failed to recogize the signs. I’m going to be berating myself for a long time but am thankful he did something that people will talking about for a long time. He posted his own eulogy on Facebook. I thank you for sharing this and I’m that people sprang to action for both you and my friend.

By: @Scone

@Scone — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:42:39 +0000

Brian,
Thanks for being so open and transparent. I've been in that darkness myself. I remember one particular period of time in college when it was so bleak, that I didn't see how I could go on. I've never taken meds but I know now they would have helped. And, I know have a child who has the same struggles. It's an illness. Like diabetes or asthma. We don't look down on people who take meds for those conditions. I don't know why we do for those who struggle with depression. I'm glad your were surrounded with love and I'm glad you're here to keep making a valuable contribution. God's best to you.