Diary of Depression

By Adam Knott

On 24 October 2007

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Diary of Depression

These "Diary of Depression" photos were taken during a time when my wife was suffering from chronic depression. She was writing a memoir "Grief Girl" (Random House, 2007) about her parents being killed when she was 14, and to her surprise, it sent her into a downward spiral. * The handwritten words are copied from my journal.

In the Grief Girl: A Writer's Journey photo essay.

6 Responses

  • Dan Darroch

    On 24 October 2007 Dan Darroch said:

    very powerful story, well executed.

  • Frédéric Frognier

    On 25 October 2007 Frédéric Frognier said:

    Great story (in that term), powerful. You've got my vote
    Excellent work!

  • Tara McMullen

    On 29 October 2007 Tara McMullen gave props:

    Very moving and important. Well done.

  • Kristin Chiara-Platts

    On 1 November 2007 Kristin Chiara-Platts said:

    This is a great piece. Raw and emotional!

  • Christopher Mawson

    On 5 November 2007 Christopher Mawson said:

    As a long term sufferer of depression I can feel & understand the anguish of both of you in this. Great essay & powerful.
    I wish you both well.

  • Alexandra Chaney

    On 17 April 2008 Alexandra Chaney said:

    This is amazing. As both a hobby photographer, and one who lived my entire life watching and living my mother's depression followed by her suicide 2 years ago, I very much connect to every image and word in this essay. It's real. A window into what so many people go through, thank you for doing this - it is not easy.

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