“If overthinking were an Olympic sport, I’d have a gold medal and my own Wheaties box.” Here are 10 common unhelpful thinking styles (Link to my original post of May 3rd, 2019) that can quietly feed anxiety, depression, and self-doubt. These aren’t signs of weakness—they’re patterns the brain learns to protect you. But left unchecked, they can distort how you see yourself … [Read more...] about 10 Unhelpful Thinking Styles That Fuel Anxiety and How to Stop Them
Coping Statements for Depression
I Changed My Life With Depression — Here’s the Part No One Tells You”
We talk about depression like it’s one thing with one simple cause. I have always thought of it that way. But the truth is, depression is rarely that simple. It’s not just “being sad” or “having a bad day.” It is constantly a part of me, and doesn’t go on vacation, as I previously assumed. Depression is a real, multi-layered condition shaped by what’s happening in your … [Read more...] about I Changed My Life With Depression — Here’s the Part No One Tells You”
My 70th birthday is coming, and the hardest question isn’t about cake — it’s learning how to choose what I really want for myself.
It’s me again. I’ve been off for a few weeks, and I need to write again. I wish I didn't feel like doo-doo. I’m certain that having a severe cold is not making me feel any better. It came on about 72 hours ago. I spent Saturday traveling from the bed to the couch, and then back to the bed. There are a bunch of things on my to-do list for today. Getting my laundry done … [Read more...] about My 70th birthday is coming, and the hardest question isn’t about cake — it’s learning how to choose what I really want for myself.
What Makes Me Choose to Live with Depression?
Photo by Marten Bjork on Unsplash Choosing not to live with depression is, for me, choosing suicide. Because of my family history, I see that I either learn to face depression and live with it, or check out. And my one instance of contemplating checking out occurred almost 50 years ago. Since then, I have understood that I am more afraid of death than I am of living with … [Read more...] about What Makes Me Choose to Live with Depression?
What Do I Really Want Out Of My Life?
Photo by Christian Lue on Unsplash I’m certain I have asked this question before. But now that I have the chance to think about it, I cannot say for sure what I want. My therapist suggested that I could notice traits in others that I like. Then, I could muse out loud if I possibly had the same habits and the same positive traits. This was more in reference to things about … [Read more...] about What Do I Really Want Out Of My Life?
