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  • January 3, 2017 at 6:08 pm in reply to: Depression #2486041
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    On one hand, “the DJ Booth” might not be the best place for this discussion, on the other, DJs are particularly vulnerable due to the strange hours we keep, the lack of sleep, and, often, the effects of drug and alcohol use and/or abuse. All of these things can really screw with your brain. Tord, I would agree with your advice as far as staying active and etc.. It’s essential to both one’s personal happiness, and to a career in the industry, to maintain a healthy lifestyle as much as possible.
    These articles are about DJing, addiction, and mental illness. We should all be aware of this, and talk about it, so that we can better prevent serious issues with ourselves and our friends in the industry.

    https://www.djbroadcast.net/article/98861/djs-and-mental-health-electronic-musics-last-taboo

    https://thump.vice.com/en_us/article/dj-depression-aviciii-deadmau5-benga-anxiety-issues-feature

    https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/jul/26/djs-touring-mental-health-drugs-sleeplessness-isolation

    January 3, 2017 at 1:46 am in reply to: Depression #2485961
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    If you realize that you are having issues with depression, and it has been a problem off and on for a while, it’s good that you are talking about it. It’s nothing to be ashamed of, and definitely something that you don’t have to fight on your own. Try going to counseling and talk to your doctor about medication. It took me a long time to face my own issues with mental illness, and I suffered unnecessarily for so long, because I was afraid to admit to myself 1) that I had a problem at all and 2) that I needed to take medication. I was scared that the medication would affect my creativity, but actually it helps me, as I don’t check out for months at a time because I’m too depressed to do anything. So, I’m more consistent and able to do more things.
    I hope that things get better for you soon!

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