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“I Suffer From Depression.” Here’s What I Am Learning.

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10 Things I Am Thankful For

August 29, 2021 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

10 things I am thankful for

I am alive, active, and Covid-freeMy support system has grown over the past 27 monthsThe medication I am taking works without side-effectsI can pay my bills and order out when I wantThere is not a day that I do not learn something newMy family is supportive, kind and availableWhen I am at my day job, there is a lot of time to teach and mentorIn the mornings, I can sit on my … [Read more...] about 10 Things I Am Thankful For

My Self-Care is Really a To-Do List, Is That OK?

August 28, 2021 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

my self-care is really a to-do list, is that OK?

Like many who are employed by corporations, my day job includes working five days a week. This leaves two days for bigger, at-home, time-consuming projects. I spent last week's days off power washing the deck. Now this week, I spent my first day off staining parts of that same deck. The lower area is 16' X 32”’. And the upper is 8’ X 32’. And there are stairs from the upper … [Read more...] about My Self-Care is Really a To-Do List, Is That OK?

Having Survivor’s Guilt About Depression, Is It OK To Feel OK?

August 26, 2021 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

I worry abour survivors guilt and wonder if it is OK to Feel OK?

Suddenly, I am back to thinking about survivor’s guilt. Having survived my hospitalization for Major Depressive Disorder, I am moving forward. Using the tools I discovered over the past 28 months, I am finding myself equipped to address depression’s ideas. And depression still has ideas. It wants me to come out and play. It misses our time together. Depression has had to … [Read more...] about Having Survivor’s Guilt About Depression, Is It OK To Feel OK?

OK, I’m Ready To Get Started!

August 25, 2021 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

OK, I am ready to get started and mt depression is not giving my unhelpful thinking

The first email I can find about the project was from the middle of March. (Please read to the end. Sometimes I need to warm up to the depression part) That was 5 months ago. Then, it seemed like only a matter of weeks and the garage construction would be underway. With three estimates in hand and conversations with all three contractors, we had made our choice. March … [Read more...] about OK, I’m Ready To Get Started!

Depression is Not My Fault, But What About Where My Decisions Lead Me?

August 24, 2021 by Depression Is Not My Boss 2 Comments

Having depression is not my fault, but what about the decisions I make and the paths these decisions take me on?

Daily I repeat to myself, “I have depression, depression does not have me.” And I have been fortunate to have help reinforcing that idea. From medicine management, WRAP, SMART Recovery, the Change Triangle, and more, I have tools. And I have peer support. All of this has helped me gain a clearer perspective on depression and how it has altered the trajectory of my … [Read more...] about Depression is Not My Fault, But What About Where My Decisions Lead Me?

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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. 

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