Most of December and the first two weeks of January were draining as depression was trying it’s best to pull me under. Had I not been through this same process less than a year ago, I am sure the outcome would have been the same. But this time, I had tools and a Wellness Recovery Action Plan that I had written out. I had thought about what it would look like if I was … [Read more...] about Three Things I Learned While Circling the Drain
Self Care
Progress, Not Backsliding is What’s Happening
I am happy today that I am making progress in my life with depression. Progress is the word. It is what I am doing. There are days when I haven't realized I was making progress. Ok, there have been weeks at a time where I wasn't sure what the next step was. Now I know "depression is not my boss." Lately, though, I am more aware of my progress. This is very, very … [Read more...] about Progress, Not Backsliding is What’s Happening
Why Couldn’t I See the Obvious?
It is clear to those around me that something was on my mind. I’ve never been very good at hiding things, even though that was one of the main tasks that depression wanted me to focus on. Secrets were and are one of depression’s tools that kept me listening to it and it alone. I am glad I have finally caught on to it’s … [Read more...] about Why Couldn’t I See the Obvious?
I’m Sending Up Flares, But No One See’s My SOS
I have let my self-care take a back seat to the events unfolding around me. I’ve tried to send signals that something is not right. This includes saying to people “something is not right.†I’ve been writing about how I have had major trouble getting out of bed in the morning. This has been an issue … [Read more...] about I’m Sending Up Flares, But No One See’s My SOS
When Will I Get to Write?
Instead of writing over the past few days, life happened . The past few days have been non-stop. I have worked six days in a row, traveling 1 2/2 hours each way. Then there was the 3+ hour commute in the snowstorm. This was followed by the unexpected invitation to go to the movies yesterday. This was a great thing, but it still cut into my writing time. Self-care for … [Read more...] about When Will I Get to Write?
