After the sad death of Robin Williams I found an interesting post by blogger Tom Hawking that highlights that depression is not particular sadness, but rather a profound sense of nothing. Depression isn’t about feeling sad, it’s about feeling nothing. And how do you fight nothing? As Hyperbole and a Half writer Allie Brosh wrote: The most frustrating thing about … [Read more...] about Vale Robin Williams: An important perspective on depression.
Do You Know How Homophobia Feels?
Do you know how homophobia feels? Just this weekend I was camping with friends. The scene was idilic. We were in a wonderfully cosy house on the edge of a river in Sydney's national park. As we sat drinking coffee on the verandah a group of young people, two girls, two guys went past in a small boat and took much delight in screaming at us "fucking faggots", "Go away, you … [Read more...] about Do You Know How Homophobia Feels?
Gonorrhoea On The Rise In Australian Study
Gonorrhoea is on the rise according to a recent Australian study that notes the biggest rise has been within the gay community and other men who have sex with men. Importantly it's vital to know that the high proportion of infections were found in either the throat or the anus. Unlike gonorrhoea in the penis with it's obvious discharge, infection of the throat or anus can … [Read more...] about Gonorrhoea On The Rise In Australian Study
Do You Know How To Treat A Severe Allergic Reaction?
Sad news today of a 14 year old girl who died of a severe allergic reaction in Ireland. Emma Sloan had a common allergy to peanuts. When exposed she suffered a severe allergic reaction that included swelling of the lips, throat and tongue. This sadly lead to closure of her airways and she was not able to be resuscitated. Most sad was that her life could have been saved if … [Read more...] about Do You Know How To Treat A Severe Allergic Reaction?
Jetstar Airways Homophobia
Can you imagine what it would be like to arrive in a new city tired, keen to get to your final destination and your bag comes out with an airline manufactured homophobic taunt? For blogger "One Sleepy Dad" this was exactly his experience when flying with Jetstar Airline Australia. https://twitter.com/aaronpp/status/389191057746841600/ Research by @BipolarBearAu has … [Read more...] about Jetstar Airways Homophobia