Thanks for sharing with us. I'm glad to have a great therapist who helps when my brain decides I need a curb-stomping. I've been dealing with this since I was a girl...I was put on valium when I was 10. All of this sucks and I'm glad that both you and I are okay right now. But I know it could come back if I am not paying attention.
Thank you for sharing. I wish I could hug you. As you alluded to, if someone develops congestive heart failure and needs medicine to stay alive, no one will tell that person to get over it. If someone's pancreas stops making effective insulin (i.e. diabetes), no one will call that person weak for injecting insulin into their body and checking their blood glucose levels 3-4 times per day. When someone develops cancer, no one will tell that person to simply order their immune system to destroy it. Likewise, we do not have control over everything our brain does. It is a mystery. I, too, have experienced depression and anxiety. Just recently I had to take a leave of absence from my job because I was overwhelmed. I am better now. I am also fortunate because I have access to quality healthcare, good job benefits, supportive family and friends, and, as a medical professional, I am fortunate to understand what is happening in my brain. Stay safe, everyone. Keep thinking about tomorrow. Love y'all like books.
My father decided to end it when he was 32 years old. I was eight. If you have never had it happen in your family (and I sincerely hope you haven't) I can't tell you how much that fucks up a family. Unfortunately for us, the whole "suicide is a shame on the family" thing had my mother hard and we learned real fast it wasn't something to be talked about or shared.
Even now, almost 60 years after it happened, I still don't talk about it, primarily because I have a surviving sibling and I don't know how he would feel about sharing it. That's how strong the prohibition is, we don't talk about it and this is the first time I've ever shared it in anything like a public setting.
To the extent I can, not having known him, I grieve for him and especially for his surviving family. I hope they have people who can help them through it. My mother chose to take us away from everyone we knew. I once told a therapist that she buried us out in the country and hid from the world. She thought that was an interesting word choice, and it was completely unforced.
And, yes, I do have depression and anxiety. Not the worst kind, but bad enough that I've considered that way out a couple of times. What saved me was remembering how much it hurt my family when my father did it and I would never want to put anyone through that.
Take care of yourself, Corey, we can all see how this has affected you. And, yes, I 100000% agree that the stigma needs to go away so that those who have those thoughts can get help and the family of those who do it can get the help and support they need.
Like many diseases, some have a fatal case. Suicide should be re-labeled "fatal depression" or "fatal anxiety", or more generically, "fatal mental health diease". We have to change the narrative.
I watched this on Instagram and thought it is really powerful and heartfelt. It's hard for folks to understand why you just can't shake it off. But, it needs treatment and for it to be consistent. When first diagnosed, I was between jobs I got on medication. When I got a new job and thought I'd be better and stopped meds. NOT a good idea! Stick with your medication and talk to someone. I'll tell y'all. Goofy shit helps me stay out of so Corey, Drew, and Trae help out a lot. Trae can get me pissed of listening to SKEWS though! 😂 Still better than watching Sunday news shows, though.
Thank you so much for this. It reminded me of when I was a very depressed teenager who contemplated suicide often and saw no end to the darkness of depression. My parents thought it was a “phase” I’d grow out of. Going to college and getting an amazing therapist really helped me learn to cope with depression and get out of my own head. Thankfully, I didn’t need medication, but for those who do, it’s a godsend. I’m a happy and healthy adult, but depression is tricky and could come back. I think I’m prepared to deal with it if it does, but who knows? All the best to you Corey.
I don't follow sports and had not heard of him, but I am so sorry to hear the news. Thank you for always speaking out about mental health. It is so much harder for men to get help because of the stigma, and so voices like yours are incredibly important. Love you!
I adore you Corey because you have a kind, loving heart and so smart too! You're my favorite WellRED comedian! While I was so bummed when you couldn't make the Portland, OR show last year, I was sooo happy that you were with your new baby and fam! We love, value and adore you, thank you for talking about this important subject matter. I've had my days of not being productive, just wanting to stay in bed but I always tell myself, today was challenging but tomorrow will be better and it is. Thinking of everyone who needs that encouragement today and beyond.
I hope you never never never get in a deep, dark, mental place ever again. I know I've only seen you once as a performer and other than that, as someone I I like to annoy with my comments. But if you were gone, I would miss you.
Kind of you to say! Depending on when and where you saw me perform, I may have been going through it that night. Of course I’m a pro so you’d never know it 🤣
Fret not, though…. I’m not going anywhere. I have great tools in my mental health toolbox and am constantly working on adding more to it. Once I realized it was truly a lifetime battle, I settled in and said “bring it on, mother fucker!” To my brain
Thanks for sharing with us. I'm glad to have a great therapist who helps when my brain decides I need a curb-stomping. I've been dealing with this since I was a girl...I was put on valium when I was 10. All of this sucks and I'm glad that both you and I are okay right now. But I know it could come back if I am not paying attention.
Thanks for sharing Corey. Gotta fix your head first. Takes care
Thank you Corey for
Thank you for sharing. I wish I could hug you. As you alluded to, if someone develops congestive heart failure and needs medicine to stay alive, no one will tell that person to get over it. If someone's pancreas stops making effective insulin (i.e. diabetes), no one will call that person weak for injecting insulin into their body and checking their blood glucose levels 3-4 times per day. When someone develops cancer, no one will tell that person to simply order their immune system to destroy it. Likewise, we do not have control over everything our brain does. It is a mystery. I, too, have experienced depression and anxiety. Just recently I had to take a leave of absence from my job because I was overwhelmed. I am better now. I am also fortunate because I have access to quality healthcare, good job benefits, supportive family and friends, and, as a medical professional, I am fortunate to understand what is happening in my brain. Stay safe, everyone. Keep thinking about tomorrow. Love y'all like books.
My father decided to end it when he was 32 years old. I was eight. If you have never had it happen in your family (and I sincerely hope you haven't) I can't tell you how much that fucks up a family. Unfortunately for us, the whole "suicide is a shame on the family" thing had my mother hard and we learned real fast it wasn't something to be talked about or shared.
Even now, almost 60 years after it happened, I still don't talk about it, primarily because I have a surviving sibling and I don't know how he would feel about sharing it. That's how strong the prohibition is, we don't talk about it and this is the first time I've ever shared it in anything like a public setting.
To the extent I can, not having known him, I grieve for him and especially for his surviving family. I hope they have people who can help them through it. My mother chose to take us away from everyone we knew. I once told a therapist that she buried us out in the country and hid from the world. She thought that was an interesting word choice, and it was completely unforced.
And, yes, I do have depression and anxiety. Not the worst kind, but bad enough that I've considered that way out a couple of times. What saved me was remembering how much it hurt my family when my father did it and I would never want to put anyone through that.
Take care of yourself, Corey, we can all see how this has affected you. And, yes, I 100000% agree that the stigma needs to go away so that those who have those thoughts can get help and the family of those who do it can get the help and support they need.
Thank you Corey
Like many diseases, some have a fatal case. Suicide should be re-labeled "fatal depression" or "fatal anxiety", or more generically, "fatal mental health diease". We have to change the narrative.
I watched this on Instagram and thought it is really powerful and heartfelt. It's hard for folks to understand why you just can't shake it off. But, it needs treatment and for it to be consistent. When first diagnosed, I was between jobs I got on medication. When I got a new job and thought I'd be better and stopped meds. NOT a good idea! Stick with your medication and talk to someone. I'll tell y'all. Goofy shit helps me stay out of so Corey, Drew, and Trae help out a lot. Trae can get me pissed of listening to SKEWS though! 😂 Still better than watching Sunday news shows, though.
Thank you for using your voice and platform to bring attention to this. You're a good man,don't forget that. ✌️❤️
Thank you so much for this. It reminded me of when I was a very depressed teenager who contemplated suicide often and saw no end to the darkness of depression. My parents thought it was a “phase” I’d grow out of. Going to college and getting an amazing therapist really helped me learn to cope with depression and get out of my own head. Thankfully, I didn’t need medication, but for those who do, it’s a godsend. I’m a happy and healthy adult, but depression is tricky and could come back. I think I’m prepared to deal with it if it does, but who knows? All the best to you Corey.
I don't follow sports and had not heard of him, but I am so sorry to hear the news. Thank you for always speaking out about mental health. It is so much harder for men to get help because of the stigma, and so voices like yours are incredibly important. Love you!
I've been thinking about you Corey, thanks for posting 💗
Corey, thank you for getting on here with your thoughts. It's so important to speak about it.
I adore you Corey because you have a kind, loving heart and so smart too! You're my favorite WellRED comedian! While I was so bummed when you couldn't make the Portland, OR show last year, I was sooo happy that you were with your new baby and fam! We love, value and adore you, thank you for talking about this important subject matter. I've had my days of not being productive, just wanting to stay in bed but I always tell myself, today was challenging but tomorrow will be better and it is. Thinking of everyone who needs that encouragement today and beyond.
Thank you for this. ❤️
I hope you never never never get in a deep, dark, mental place ever again. I know I've only seen you once as a performer and other than that, as someone I I like to annoy with my comments. But if you were gone, I would miss you.
Kind of you to say! Depending on when and where you saw me perform, I may have been going through it that night. Of course I’m a pro so you’d never know it 🤣
Fret not, though…. I’m not going anywhere. I have great tools in my mental health toolbox and am constantly working on adding more to it. Once I realized it was truly a lifetime battle, I settled in and said “bring it on, mother fucker!” To my brain
I’m very competitive. I won’t let him win lol
Kind, nothing. I'm telling the truth!
(only meant to say that I meant what I said.)
Saw you and the other WellREDS at Asheville, NC -- last year around this time. As I recall, you SLEW.