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

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Stigma Has Kept Me From “Coming Out” With My Depression

July 10, 2022 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

If I wasn't afraid of stigma, I would send this email about my depression with my full name

If I weren't still dragging around the fear of what they might say, I would openly use my 500th blog post to email this letter to my friends and family. Dear Friend, I suffer from depression. (1) My life with depression started before I was 19, and depression has been a factor in most of my life’s decisions, both small and large. I do not say this to excuse my … [Read more...] about Stigma Has Kept Me From “Coming Out” With My Depression

It’s a Fact There Are Only 188 More Shopping Days Until Christmas

June 22, 2022 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

It is a fact that there are only 188 more shopping days until Christmas. Just don't ask me how I feel about that.

I’m not sure why this popped into my head, but it is a fact. Facts are what I live by. I would have made a fine reporter because I can give you the facts of any situation in which I am involved. Dates, and times, I can recount exactly what was said, what was done, and by whom. Just don’t ask me to tell you how I feel about it. Allowing myself to feel, think about my … [Read more...] about It’s a Fact There Are Only 188 More Shopping Days Until Christmas

Memorial Day Holiday Is Over, Now What?

June 1, 2022 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Memorial day is over and I am back to feeling not much of anything. I see myself on the change triangle at the top left, in avoidance of feelings

I am worried that I don’t feel different today. It seems like I should be more relaxed and content. I got to spend a long weekend with my son and my new daughter-in-law. They drove over 6 hours to be here for the Memorial Day holiday. And we hosted a bonfire on Saturday with several family members from the surrounding area joining us. We grilled, made smores, and then at … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Holiday Is Over, Now What?

With Depression, I Can Do What I Want, Can’t I?

October 6, 2021 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

With depression, I can do what I want, Can't I? In the end I want to do my best and have a good atitude

Having control over my attitude towards events is all I can do. But that one thing is extremely powerful. It sent men to the moon after the Soviet Union put Sputnik into space. The US program was still launching high-altitude weather balloons. After Sputnik, the attitude of the country was “we have to do something.” And Kennedy making that promise, in front of the world … [Read more...] about With Depression, I Can Do What I Want, Can’t I?

What Should I Do with All I Have Learned About Depression?

September 21, 2021 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

I have learned a lot about depression, but I do not know what to do with all that knowledge

I must tell you I am very unsettled about this. On the one hand, I have collected and am using a wealth of knowledge about depression. My personal experience includes high-functioning depression, concealed depression, and Major Depressive Disorder. Recently, it was pointed out by my psychiatrist that Anxiety has been present. My life with depression spans 50 years., and … [Read more...] about What Should I Do with All I Have Learned About Depression?

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