It’s 87 degrees right now in Virginia and my depression is nowhere to be seen. I suppose I should be thankful. Both the current temperature, and my depression are not as wild as they could be. Tomorrow it is forecasted to be in the 90’s. I cannot tell you where my depression will be. But thinking back to previous summers, my depression may be on holiday. My best clue … [Read more...] about It’s Hot: Is My Depression Going on Vacation?
I Should Be Happy, or At Least Thankful
Photo by Jacqueline MunguÃa on Unsplash But here I am once again just going along. Nothing too happy, nothing too sad, I am just going along. It doesn’t seem to make sense. I mean it seems like things should be more positive than when I see them. And maybe things are better, and I just haven’t caught up. I am taking 450 … [Read more...] about I Should Be Happy, or At Least Thankful
The First Rule of Depression Is Never Talk About Depression
From my 2022 blog post: Now I have committed myself (no pun intended) to learning everything I can about depression. I have chosen to face it, to keep it from helping me back into unhelpful thinking. Every day I am learning new things about depression and how it works on the mind and body. Read my original May 4, 2022, blog post It is June 3 of 2024. I was thinking this … [Read more...] about The First Rule of Depression Is Never Talk About Depression
Depression and I Are Spending Another Memorial Day Together
Photo by Valentino Funghi on Unsplash The truth is, I should be thankful I am still here. Celebrating Memorial Day this year marks 5 years since I spent 4 days in 5 East. From that experience, I am still finding out new things about my depression. For instance, did you know that my depression can hold its breath for 7 minutes underwater? Well, neither did I. But it … [Read more...] about Depression and I Are Spending Another Memorial Day Together
My Depression Never Quits
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Even when things are going pretty well, I sense my depression hanging around. It’s not badgering me. I don’t feel my depression watching my every move. Heck, it’s not visible at all right now. But still, I know it is there, ready to jump in at a moment’s … [Read more...] about My Depression Never Quits






