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“I Suffer From Depression.” Here’s What I Am Learning.

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The Startling Truth About Coping Statements For Anxiety and Depression

October 28, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

The startling truth about coping statements for anxiety and depression

Coping statements work! But you must say them to yourself or out loud to gain the benefit from your coping statements. Unless you know what coping statements are and why they are effective, you may not get the most out of them. I know from personal experience that this was true for me. Using coping statements began for me as affirmations. People send mental … [Read more...] about The Startling Truth About Coping Statements For Anxiety and Depression

My 101 Best Coping Statements For Anxiety and Depression

October 18, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss 7 Comments

My 101 Coping Strategies for Anxiety

Coping Statements for my anxiety and depression helps me live a balanced life. It turns out that I was using them at times before I understood what they are. For years it was unclear to me why they work. But because of my hospitalization last year for major depressive disorder, I was introduced to the science behind coping statements. As I found tools to help me with … [Read more...] about My 101 Best Coping Statements For Anxiety and Depression

I Feel So Guilty for Not Doing More Today

March 28, 2023 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

I feel guilt for not completing my to-do list and wonder if my depression is at fault?

Photo by Kaysha on Unsplash My checklist has items on it I did not complete. I have only checked off three. But I also policed the front and back yards for dog poo and then mowed the backyard inside of the fence. Neither of these was on my list. And did I mention I also trimmed the winter grass from around the blueberry bushes? This was not on the list, either. What … [Read more...] about I Feel So Guilty for Not Doing More Today

I Took a Self-Care Day and I Don’t Feel Guilty

March 21, 2023 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

I had a self-care day and I did not feel guilty

Photo by Content Pixie on Unsplash The whole idea of being outside for a self-care day was exciting. And then to get to work on outdoor projects, was for me, the best self-care imaginable. As the day unfolded, I expected that I would think going outside and working on things that needed doing would create a conflict for me. After all, I had indoor projects that needed … [Read more...] about I Took a Self-Care Day and I Don’t Feel Guilty

I’m Gaining Weight – Can I Blame My Depression?

March 20, 2023 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Depression is making me gain weight or is it?

Photo by Total Shape on Unsplash 172.5 pounds is where I bottomed out after returning from Africa. And if I had let the scale finish this morning, it would have read 185 and something. But as soon as I saw the 185, I jumped off the scale and did not let it finish and lock in a weight. After all, if it’s not in writing, it's not official. Yet my body can tell that it’s … [Read more...] about I’m Gaining Weight – Can I Blame My Depression?

My Depression Has Me Catastrophizing Instead of Fixing My Sleep Problem

March 19, 2023 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Depression has me catastrophizing instead of celebrating my CPAP results

Photo by Rehina Sultanova on Unsplash I have only been using the CPAP machine for two days, but already the morning fog is lifting. It’s possible that CPAP may have helped me a few years ago. But then, the issue ended up being my medication. Once I switched from Prozac to Wellbutrin, I was able to get out of bed and meet the day. I am still so thankful for my new … [Read more...] about My Depression Has Me Catastrophizing Instead of Fixing My Sleep Problem

Why Am I Having Trouble Getting Out of Bed Again?

March 17, 2023 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Flomax or Wellbutrin, or Prozac have helped and also made it harder to get out of bed with a CPAP machine and depression

Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash I tried to shift the problem to the new medication that my general practitioner has started me on. This seemed logical as the getting-out-of-bed problem began shortly after I began taking generic Flomax. The reason I am taking that would require an entire blog post of its own. But here I am, and I am trying to understand why I cannot get … [Read more...] about Why Am I Having Trouble Getting Out of Bed Again?

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I write My Concealed Depression to create Mental Health AwarenessHello, I am Joel. I have Major Depressive Disorder.  I am genuinely determined to figure out my personal relationship with depression. With 40+ years of living with concealed depression, I write my blog to find answers. 

I once got so carried away searching for answers that I even earned a  certification in  SMART Recovery. 

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