Photo by Annie Spratt on UnsplashSeeking help in April 2019 was one of the hardest things I have ever done.And yet, had I not picked choice number three that morning, I might not be writing this. As I said before that morning, I saw only three choices:End it allKeep doing the same things I had been doing and keep expecting a different resultSeek Professional medical helpAfter … [Read more...] about 3 Years and 9 Months After Admitting Depression, I Can Say Merry Christmas
Archives for December 2022
What I Learned Having Skin Cancer Removed from My Face
Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash The first thing I learned is you cannot hide the results of skin cancer removal.For the first 48 hours, I had a huge bandage on my face that covered the surgical crater left from Moh’s surgery. I had instructions, not to bathe or get the bandage wet in any way. The nurse covered to an area with petroleum jelly and covered that with … [Read more...] about What I Learned Having Skin Cancer Removed from My Face
Why Can’t I Get Joy into My Head?
It’s seems such an easy thing, for everyone has an idea of what their own joy looks like.So why is it I cannot feel the emotion? Instead, I play defense and do anything I can to avoid joy. Joy is a risk. And suddenly I cannot figure out a way to take a risk. I’ve got depression on the run, or at least sitting in the back row.Why chance depression’s return by taking a risk?Now I … [Read more...] about Why Can’t I Get Joy into My Head?