I came across this quote as I was catching up on world events this morning. “Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.†- Lucille Ball The fact that I grew up watching Lucille Ball made this even more special for me. I have heard this idea before and am … [Read more...] about Love Yourself First, And Everything Else Falls into Line.
I’m Getting Ready to Tell Work That I Have Major Depressive Disorder
I originally wrote letters to my employees, boss, and the company I work for 2 ½ years ago. Talk about being chicken s&^t. While I haven’t followed through, I am still thinking that telling the world is the next logical step. That telling the world will help others. More importantly, I feel that it will help me. Finally, I have put my real name on my blog. The big … [Read more...] about I’m Getting Ready to Tell Work That I Have Major Depressive Disorder
My Pharmacy Cannot Get 150 mg Wellbutrin XL
Photo by freestocks on Unsplash How is that possible? My pharmacy can get 300 mg Wellbutrin XL but cannot get the 150 mg tablets until September. They are just not available. Again, how is this possible? I have checked the internet, a bit, but have not found a reason why the 150 mg dose is currently unavailable. But I did find a reason why I should NOT be using a pill … [Read more...] about My Pharmacy Cannot Get 150 mg Wellbutrin XL
I Was Fooling Myself and I Didn’t Know (Didn’t Care)
Photo by abigail low on Unsplash In my mind, my depression was off for the summer. It had flown south, and was on a beach somewhere in the tropics, sipping a rum and coke and contemplating the waves. Spending time with me was going to wait until cooler weather set in. Until then, my depression and I had parted company. I was finally free to be depression free. Or so I … [Read more...] about I Was Fooling Myself and I Didn’t Know (Didn’t Care)
Summers Here, So Where Is My Depression?
Photo by David Vives on Unsplash I’m still stuck on being alone for the summer, with my depression on vacation. After being so determined to get my depression out in the open, why am I sad that it has taken a holiday? I should be doing back flips and alerting the media. Depression’s absence should be a celebration. I have been working on this for 5 years. And yet, I … [Read more...] about Summers Here, So Where Is My Depression?
