I have always had a passion for diving and the sea. But this story starts 3 years ago on dry land when something was not quite right and things weren't normal. I couldn't explain it, it felt like a massive weight on top of me and this weird sense of sadness for no apparent reason. People say you must talk. Talk about what? How does anyone talk about feelings when they don't understand them or even the reason for them?

I couldn't believe it but I was diagnosed with depression. I couldn't understand I had always been mentally strong and have managed to get over all the hurdles that life has thrown at me, but something had broken me. I felt broken.

It took time and patience to ride the waves of emotions and start finally clearing my mind and feeling human. But there is beauty in the depths. True friends come to light and you realise what is important in your life. That is the reward for the pain.

I have risen from the Depths and taken a deep breath. The pressure gone and the weight lifted, I now feel the freedom and the sense of worth that I was missing. I have learned that struggle and pain bring strength. You learn and you adapt.

So whatever your struggle is, Mentally? Physically? Financially? Keep going! Rise up. Getting out of your depth is the only way to progress in life. Remember calm seas never made a great sailor. Whether you have been thrown into the depths or have chosen yourself to get out of depth; whatever your challenge; whatever your journey; know your direction, take control and don't stop.

Dive into the Depths!

Learn from the Depths!

Survive the Depths!

Own the Depths!

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-Alex