Sinead O’Connor records song to promote depression awareness
Sinead O’Connor has been busy and in addition to running a household and getting her kids back to school, she has confirmed several notable appearances and recordings to create awareness for those struggling withdepression. On August 30, 2012, O’Connor confirmed on her official Twitter account that she finished recording two songs for a special holiday album for Aware.
O’Connor tweeted, “Massive fun yesterday at RTE recording 2 songs for John Murray show Christmas Album for Aware. Massive kudos to RTE for the vibe.. U rock .”
Aware describes itself as a voluntary organization that seeks to create public awareness as well as personal support for those dealing with issues such as depression, bipolar, or anxiety-related disorders. The Irish based organization utilizes a variety of methods for providing help to those dealing with depression and other mood disorders, including using social media networks for online support groups.
O’Connor has made past personal pleas to those struggling with depression and thoughts of suicide to reach out for help. The Grammy award-winning singer has made the offer for those feeling overcome by life’s pressures, weights, and struggles to reach out to her personally. It is clear that O’Connor cares greatly about the well-being of others and uses her voice to help remove the stigma many associate with depression and other mood disorders.
Speaking about the songs she performed, O’Connor explained that she was meant to record one song but performed two. She stated she worked with Danny O’Reilly from the Irish rock, indie band “The Coronas.” The songs recorded include the Christmas carol “Once in Royal David’s City” and “When a Child is Born.” The album will be released in November and the proceeds will go to Aware.
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I'm struggling so much today and as a result I'm being a real bitch to everyone.
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All the best, love!
I have shared this before but I draw people on the train every morning and I write a story about them on the back of the sheet. Some stories are just a sentence while others are a few pages long.
I also have Peter Pan syndrome, I go into my own world at times to the point I feel manic about it.
But ia its not talked enough about and people are assholes about it sometimes especially about symptoms. I have heard enough cutting jokes this week to make me scream.
I remember your story, I'm glad you have an artistic outlet for your depression, take care of yourself bb <3
Edited at 2012-09-05 03:54 am (UTC)
instead she tells me that I need to go to church and listen to the word of God. it's so frustrating.
Everyone deserves to feel better and healthy no matter how insignificant they think their issues are or how little support they have. College campuses often have great MI counseling and psych care, some University with psych programs provide care at little to no cost.
Take care of yourself ONTD!
Edited at 2012-09-04 11:58 pm (UTC)
Go Sinead, I'm still not entirely comfortable talking about such things irl, I'm glad she is willing to discuss it <3
Edited at 2012-09-05 12:02 am (UTC)
If it persists I'd speak to a professional, it is good to get an outside perspective.
I found out that she'd attempted suicide 3 times while I was in my last quarter of school. Depression affects everyone and it really sucks. I wish things were easier.
Sorry for the rant. ;_;
I'm pretty sure I've some kind of anxiety disorder. I've never really spoken to anyone else about it, the thought of telling someone else nearly makes me have a panic attack
Edited at 2012-09-05 12:08 am (UTC)
On a not so serious note, where are you guys uploading your music these days? I'm hearing that more and more people are having issues with MediaFire. :\
idk I have been struggling with cutting for the past two weeks but so far I have beat it but its been hell. Ugh the thought never goes away I feel like I am losing it I just feel worse and worse.
Is there anyone you can talk to to help?
but ty bb
But it's really fucking annoying how my parents think it's bad that they know, and that I'm telling people I have lots of anxiety, and that I'll use that stuff as a crutch. It's just there to help me if I get too stressed out, and they aren't going to judge me for it. think they just want to pretend that since I'm off prozac that I'm fine and normal now or something, they keep going on about how my anxiety is normal ad I should stop complaining or not ask for help or something. ;\
I think I will still have to do them, but they can let me do them sitting down or make them shorter, give me an extra day to prepare, or do it just in front of teachers and not peers as well. Just stuff to make it easier, because for most people presentations are shit, but when you're anxious it's just horrific.
good for her, MI is a daily struggle for so many, i applaud those who do struggle and speak out but at the same time i don't begrudge those who stay silent
I think the hardest thing was coming to terms with the fact that I need medication to lead a normal, healthy life.
I've been taking it for almost 6 years and it has made my life easier. I couldn't buy my medication last month and it was horrible, I spent three days crying just about everything and feeling weak.