Photo by Kostiantyn Vierkieiev on Unsplash She wanted me to know that my therapy was not being scored, that there would be no test later. There are no right or wrong answers. And everything I say in therapy stays in therapy. But after three sessions, I can understand why she would say that. Lighten up was what I heard, don’t be so hard on yourself, … [Read more...] about Why Did My Therapist Want Me to Lighten Up?
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It’s Been a Long Summer and I Feel So Tired
Photo by Ethan Robertson on Unsplash If I could, I would blame being tired on my depression. Sadly, it’s not that simple. I know my depression has been hanging around. There are days when I am just not “with it.” This is actually most of my days since Mom died. My father died over 30 years ago, and I do not remember having so many down days. I knew he was gone, and … [Read more...] about It’s Been a Long Summer and I Feel So Tired
I Talked To My Depression Today
Photo by Caroline Hernandez on Unsplash Tonight, I’m not sure what I think of the part technique. In the moment, in my therapist’s office, it seemed ok. When she asked me how I felt about my depression, I was truthful and said I still had a lot of anger inside. Yes, I have learned not to spend my time, coulda, woulda, shouldaing. But … [Read more...] about I Talked To My Depression Today
Talk Therapy And I Have A Rocky Relationship
Unsplash I think of my attempts at talk therapy as if I was dating someone for the first time. There is that honeymoon period where you are getting to know each other. And this part is different from therapy, for with dating, I am allowed to choose from anyone, not just people on a list. However, I suppose a list of therapists that have openings is similar to a dating … [Read more...] about Talk Therapy And I Have A Rocky Relationship
I’m Getting Ready To Tell Work That I Have Depression – Part II
[ I published this in July and it is now September. After a few months of additional procrastination, I am finally going to share my news. After all, I'm not getting any younger. And, I have had two therapy sessions with a new therapist. These are already reminding me of the strength I have within. Now it is a matter of using that strength to follow through. If my story can … [Read more...] about I’m Getting Ready To Tell Work That I Have Depression – Part II
