Archives for December 2019

Seven reasons I am ready for the New Year

December 30, 2019 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

I am sure I will make a New Year’s resolution or two.But I won’t need to go far to find them. My resolutions or plan for the new year is the same today as it was yesterday. And it is encompassed in SMART and WRAP training. Without the tools, ideas and support of these organizations, I am sure my recovery would look very different.Facing the New year is exciting, not … [Read more...] about Seven reasons I am ready for the New Year

I just want to get out of bed

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

Why is this so darn hard?What is it that is keeping me from doing this? I set my alarm with the most optimistic of intentions and fall asleep. But something goes sideways between the time I go to bed and the time I had picked to get up. And I hit the snooze alarm. Heck today, I reset the alarm about an hour before I had planned to get up, avoiding the snooze altogether.This is … [Read more...] about I just want to get out of bed

How could I miss a dose? – Doing the drugs Part III

December 28, 2019 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

I have gone through this before.In fact, that is why I got the seven-day pill caddy. On Saturday, after I take my Prozac, I fill the tray for the following week. In each section, I add two 20 Mg. Prozac pills, giving me a clear record for each day. When I first get up in the morning, I take the two pills before leaving the bathroom. At any point in the morning, I can look and … [Read more...] about How could I miss a dose? – Doing the drugs Part III

Can I Really Unplug?

December 27, 2019 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

I know this works with my computer, but applying unplugging to my own self-care seems a stretch. I don't have time to try it today.But I will try it tomorrow and let you know how it works!READ: Our lives are about making choices … [Read more...] about Can I Really Unplug?

New attitude, new focus, new desk location?

December 26, 2019 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Right now, I have moving my desk on my list with a lower priority than scheduling my colonoscopy. But the truth is, each time I move my desk, I get a renewed sense of purpose. The actions of cleaning, organizing, and then actually moving the desk gives me a "fresh start." And happily, I have learned many other ways to help with my attitude and fresh starts.One of the techniques … [Read more...] about New attitude, new focus, new desk location?