Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on UnsplashLast night, it seemed like a logical question to ask.I began to ponder it and play out the ramifications in my head. There must have been a reason why I did not write it down. I try to save ideas such as what inspired me so I can ponder them later. I'm like a cow grazing the grass, then later chewing its cud.Why didn’t I write the thought … [Read more...] about Did Depression Make Me Forget?
Archives for July 2022
Having Coffee on The Porch and Not Going to The Gym Is My Self-care Today
Photo by Avi Werde on UnsplashI feel guilty for not going to the gym this morning.Checking my app, I can see I have gone 4 out of 5 days this week. And I have been up since 6 AM this morning. When I got up, I had every intention of getting to the gym before preparing for work. I know it’s Saturday, but retail demands a non 9 to 5, Monday to Friday schedule.So, I am on the … [Read more...] about Having Coffee on The Porch and Not Going to The Gym Is My Self-care Today
Why Won’t Depression Let Professional Help In?
Photo by Nico Smit on UnsplashMy depression has exclusivity in my life.Try as I might to invite others in to share my life, in the end, I find ways to stay distant. Even when I initiate the friendship or professional relationship, in the end, I find ways to stay distant from them.And even when I stay involved, my depression is still working to keep me separate from building any … [Read more...] about Why Won’t Depression Let Professional Help In?
My Attitude Is Being Controlled By Depression
After my days on 5 East, I was certain depression would not be in charge of my attitude ever again.Well, that feeling came to me months after my 4 days there. Being alone with the staff, I was still very much up against the wall, and the fact that I had finally taken a different action and gotten a different response was still sinking in. Leading a balanced life with depression … [Read more...] about My Attitude Is Being Controlled By Depression
I Don’t Have Time for This
It’s called a day off for a reason.However, for me, it is a race to get everything done in the 15 hours I will be awake. I focus on the day part, a day without going to work. But I completely ignore the OFF part. I have already been up an hour and 10 minutes. And I have:Checked my email from work (even though I am off)Took my medication, washed my face, and did other bathroom … [Read more...] about I Don’t Have Time for This
