Romeo

There are times when I feel down but I just keep working. For me, things are difficult when I am working too hard or not working at all – so I guess it ’s all about maintaining a balance. Music is a brilliant release and I love writing because all my frustrations can be released through the pen.

When I was six or seven my mum's friend had a nervous breakdown. My mum took on looking after her son and we all rallied round. I think that helped her recover. Friends and family can make a real difference.

There are a lot of people who think that anybody with a mental health problem is violent. The way I see it, people with mental health problems are going through so much that they are more likely to hurt themselves than anybody else.

The fact is that mental illnesses are common and can affect anybody. So people shouldn’t discriminate and be judgmental. At the end of the day, it can happen to you too.

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