Sometimes I surprise myself. I can come up with some of the craziest ideas. So, when I hear myself talking, I pay attention to how I am saying things. And sometimes I do not realize what I am saying, or that there may be a healthier, more positive way to say something. I am trying to catch my automatic thoughts as they occur. Guess what? I am doing it. There is no … [Read more...] about What am I telling myself?
Self Care
Maybe the change in barometric pressure has me feeling down
I cannot put my finger on it. Today has been blah. Not overly bad, not overly good, just blah. My to-do list was long. The self-care part for me was to be outside, on the front porch, drinking my coffee, no cell phone, no laptop, just me and nature. That part of the day was relaxing. After that, I worked my list. I did manage to get the trash and recycling to … [Read more...] about Maybe the change in barometric pressure has me feeling down
New thinking is helping me achieve balance in my life
How much time do you spend on self-care? I have been asked that question now for months. I have been jumping and running from one thing to another in my quest to learn all I can about depression. While this has been hugely helpful in understanding and facing depression, it has not left much time for other activities. And it turns out "life keepings happening while I learn … [Read more...] about New thinking is helping me achieve balance in my life
What am I Teaching People About How to Treat Me?
I have spent over 100 days building my life facing depression, with the mantra "depression is not my boss." And yet, with all the support groups, therapy sessions, psychiatrist appointments, and independent reading I have done, I have not owned up to my own self-worth. I realized yesterday that I have not created healthy boundaries for myself. I am allowing others needs … [Read more...] about What am I Teaching People About How to Treat Me?
Do you ever just want to stop?
I’ve been on the go my entire life. I fight colds and go to work. I fight aches and pains and continue to do my daily routine. I don’t stop for my birthday or even most holidays. There is always something that needs to be done. Once I was repairing the chimney on my house. I had placed the 28’ extension ladder … [Read more...] about Do you ever just want to stop?
