I don’t believe it’s fair to blame my depression for my speeding.After all, my depression is not driving the truck, I am. And while depression is putting unhelpful thinking to work, I should know better. I certainly should have known better traveling a back road after 12 AM and then passing through a work zone. When the officer came to the window he said:“Sir, did you know you … [Read more...] about Has It Been Three Years Since I Was Pulled Over? – Road Rage Part 5
Fortune-Telling
This Is the Beginning of The Next Chapter in My Life with Depression
Photo by Dariusz Sankowski on UnsplashHow do I know that the next page is a new chapter?Mostly because I am writing this chapter. And I have written every chapter of my life so far. However, many, if not every, chapter has its share of ghostwriters. And for the awards ceremony, depression is nominated for a supporting role. Had I not been genetically pre-disposed to have MDD, I … [Read more...] about This Is the Beginning of The Next Chapter in My Life with Depression
Would I Be a Contender If I Get Out of My Own Way?
Photo by Braden Collum on UnsplashSo, the stars aren’t perfectly aligned for me to be a contender today.The few times they have been, depression was involved, and the outcome wasn’t pretty. My depression has this way of making things seem alright, and then it springs its trap. One second I am thinking “Life is good,” and the next I am circling the drain.Now when everything … [Read more...] about Would I Be a Contender If I Get Out of My Own Way?
Was it Depression’s Fault I Did Not Meet My New Therapist Last Night?
It wasn’t that I didn’t have an appointment.And it wasn’t for inattention on my part. Or at least it felt that way to me. I called my employer's Care network. And I answered all their questions. They wanted to know if I preferred a male or a female therapist. I explained that I have worked with both.All I want is someone who I can talk with and possibly connect with.Now I may … [Read more...] about Was it Depression’s Fault I Did Not Meet My New Therapist Last Night?
What are the best coping skills for depression?
Skimming articles on depression, I came across one from GoodRX. The article listed its ten best coping skills for depression. I thought about what they had written and pictured how I would use each of these ten coping skills.Here are my responses to GoodRX’s list of the best coping skills for depression.1. Do one self-care activity – I am still working on this one. Not being … [Read more...] about What are the best coping skills for depression?
