I’ve been offered a job. When I meet with the wizard (my new boss), I know what he can do for my friends and support groups. He will give out courage and even a testimonial to those in my group. But is there anything in his basket for me? Dorothy had to learn that she had the keys to what she wanted the entire time. She just hadn’t … [Read more...] about I’m off to see the Wizard
Self Care
I think I should. I think I shouldn’t.
What is it about making a decision? I have done my homework. I have filled out the worksheets. I have spoken to my supporters, my therapist and my family. And I am still not sure what I should do. And I haven’t even been offered the job yet. Just because the interview went well, doesn’t mean I will be offered the position. Yet here I am … [Read more...] about I think I should. I think I shouldn’t.
7 ways to embrace Depression
Now I already know what you are thinking. And while mind-reading is one of the unhelpful thinking styles, it is easy to guess what comes to mind when I ask you to embrace depression. For me, it took 43 years. After depression scored a major victory against my self-worth when I was in my early twenties, my way of dealing with depression was to ignore it and hope it would go … [Read more...] about 7 ways to embrace Depression
I got off the phone and was mad as hell
“No, don’t hang up,†he says, “this is not a sales call.†Of course, he was lying. It absolutely was a sales call. The fact that he suckered me in with “hi, how’s it going,†didn’t mean I was his new best friend. My wife tells me … [Read more...] about I got off the phone and was mad as hell
How to Completely Change Your Life With Depression
I am building a new relationship with depression. And it is changing my life. For me, it first helps a great deal to acknowledge that you have depression. It turns out I was so good at concealing it from myself that it took me 43 years to finally admit I had depression. And this was only because I ended up seeking professional medical help. Had I figured out a way to hide … [Read more...] about How to Completely Change Your Life With Depression
