It has been 15 months since depression and I walked into the emergency room.The tools I have learned since that morning are making my day-to-day life more balanced. I am much more consistent in my mood and attitude. Frequently the days do not look daunting and I am able to get up and get going. Even a few months ago, I was wondering if I would ever be able to do that … [Read more...] about Depression Introduced Me to Unhelpful Thinking Styles
Archives for July 2020
Am I Afraid to Heal?
Is depression my reason for living?After all, I have grown up with depression. We have been together for over 43 years, probably longer. And much of my life was spent not facing my depression. Heck, I was the expert on hiding my depression every time it would come around. I could certainly be the poster child for concealed depression.And then, I can sweep the leftovers under … [Read more...] about Am I Afraid to Heal?
There’s Too Much Going on Today, No Time for Depression
Today is a day for self-care, there is no time for depression.My Wellbutrin 150 mg and my body seem to be OK with each other. I am six weeks into the new medicine. It has also been two weeks since I completely stopped the Prozac. The transition has been mostly seamless. But there were two days that had me catastrophizing. I was sure I was headed to the abyss.But that feeling of … [Read more...] about There’s Too Much Going on Today, No Time for Depression
Am I Strong Enough to Publicly Acknowledge my Depression?
Seeing others openly write about their personal struggles, I am feeling like a weakling.Their name is connected to their struggle with whatever is happening to them. I have a good friend who is sharing her thoughts about stress and anxiety. And there are all the celebrities who have come out and shared their stories about living with depression. Plus, the stories about … [Read more...] about Am I Strong Enough to Publicly Acknowledge my Depression?
With Depression – 7 Reasons Average is Electrifying
You know your life has changed when average is thrilling.Going five days in a row being average is breathtaking. It has been several years since this has happened. Lately, I have been waking up and then getting up. The internal fight I would have with myself is gone. All the drama I would create around getting out of bed has disappeared.What is left is ME.I wish I could take … [Read more...] about With Depression – 7 Reasons Average is Electrifying
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