In recent years, depression has been a big part of my birthday.To call it a birthday celebration would be wrong. From my perspective, there was no celebration involved. It was just a day to get through. And I did it by pulling together my high-functioning depression skills. I have honed this skill over many decades and can turn it on now, at will.But using my high-functioning … [Read more...] about I’m Happy Depression Wasn’t At My Birthday Party
Archives for November 2021
Singing to Music As I Drive Gives Me Too Much Time to Think
I imagine the artists would be flattered to hear I get lost in their music.And in and of itself, that is not a bad thing. But what I have found happening in the past few weeks is a song triggers a memory. The memory is often pleasant, but many times it’s painful.I try to ignore most of these thoughts by singing along.But the memory crowds in and begins to block out the song. … [Read more...] about Singing to Music As I Drive Gives Me Too Much Time to Think
Thanksgiving 2021 – I’m Darn Glad to Be Here
Remembering April 2 ½ years ago, I couldn’t begin to imagine I would see 2021.Yet, I am here, REALLY HERE. I have plans for the future. Happily, my days are now filled with times of being in the moment. Each day I practice self-care in all of the forms that make me happy and recharge my batteries.2 ½ years ago, I would not have thought any of this was possible.Of course, in … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving 2021 – I’m Darn Glad to Be Here
Even With My Depression, I Am Still Thankful
Lately, I am amazed at how much I must live for.There have been times in my life where this wasn’t true. And times where all I could do was summon enough courage to get through the day. And times where I contemplated what it would be like to no longer have to push that same rock up the same hill.I find myself this morning thankful for time.Each time I am up against the wall, I … [Read more...] about Even With My Depression, I Am Still Thankful
My Self-Care Helps Me and May Encourage Others
Self-care means different things to different people.Soaking in a bubble bath with candles all around the tub, while classical music plays softly in the background used to come to mind when I heard self-care. That thought used to make me cringe. Now I see the term as a catch-all for activities that I choose, which give me joy and relief from anything bothering me.How can … [Read more...] about My Self-Care Helps Me and May Encourage Others
