So this. A long thread. https://twitter.com/ItsADerpDrone/status/1314835032528351232

A few years ago, I decided I didn't want twitter to just me being the Demon persona. I figured it would get boring and I thought I could have more fun and maybe do a bit of good by showing the silly and human stuff too.

When lockdown was impending I made a commitment to myself to try and derp my way through it and to try and be kind and helpful here, to try and help others along.

Then I realised I wasn't coping. Work stress was too much and I realised my usual coping mechanisms weren't working. Flix could see it too. So I spoke to the doctor and started a low level dose of antidepressants.

Again, I've tried to be open about this because I knew if I was finding it tough others would be too. It's ok to ask for help!

The last month or so has been much more level, which has been nice. Flix and I had a little break and seeing my parents was amazing. Things have felt much more in control.

Then this week I got some heavy news. My Dad got a call from his oncologist, saying they couldn't do anything else to help him for his cancer (you may know he has prostate cancer that spread to his spine and it was being managed).

He feels well at the moment, but has been moved on to paliative care. The hospice have been in touch already and his hospital appointments have been cancelled. We've been in regular contact this week. And I've been talking to friends, who have been amazing. Thank you.

I know where this will end up, but we're not there yet. We're making plans for Christmas and I'm sure other things will need to happen in time. I'll try and be honest and open about it, to help me and maybe help others be aware and how to prepare when the time comes.

But please, if you spot blood when you piss, tell your doctor. Even if it "only" happens once. It may save your life.