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I wish I could sleep

April 30, 2019 by Depression Is Not My Boss 4 Comments

depression is keeping me sleepless

I got out of the hospital Saturday morning at 11:30 AM. Does that make this day 3 or day 4? Not sure. But what I do know was that yesterday was tough. And last night, I just couldn’t fall asleep. In the hospital, I started taking Melatonin to help me fall asleep. It worked a little the first few days, but last night, nothing. Yesterday I started trying to do normal, everyday … [Read more...] about I wish I could sleep

My First Day

April 29, 2019 by Depression Is Not My Boss 2 Comments

my first days living with concealed depression

Getting past the first day is a positive step. I am grateful for all the support I have received. While I am still afraid of what lies ahead, I am going to do the things I said I would do today. This includes finding a psychiatrist for medication and an LCSW to talk with. This morning, I am feeling less chatty, but know that the act of writing, of journaling, is helpful. … [Read more...] about My First Day

Depression Is Not My Boss

April 22, 2019 by Depression Is Not My Boss 1 Comment

Depression is not my Boss

Depression is not my Boss – Day 1 This morning I videotaped my thoughts about beginning this new journey. I look pretty rough in the video, but it is me, this morning. And as I write this, I am already having to deal with depression. As I face my life and what’s next, my first thoughts were “I am all alone and I must figure this out by myself.” This makes me feel afraid. Then … [Read more...] about Depression Is Not My Boss

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I write My Concealed Depression to create Mental Health AwarenessHello, I am Joel. I have Major Depressive Disorder.  I am genuinely determined to figure out my personal relationship with depression. With 40+ years of living with concealed depression, I write my blog to find answers. 

I once got so carried away searching for answers that I even earned a  certification in  SMART Recovery. 

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