Photo by USGS on UnsplashExcuse me for saying this. More than once, despite my depression, I have been on the edge of greatness. I have even stepped into the winner's circle a few times in my life. There is the warmth of that glow and the admiration of the crowd that can get a person almost giddy. And the positive endorphins go wild. Taking the gold is what I am always after. … [Read more...] about Is Depression Getting Me Close While Keeping Me Far Away?
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Is It My Depression Medicine or Am I Just Edgy Today?
Photo by freestocks on UnsplashI know for a fact that something is going on in my body today.So, I was up about 1:30 AM this morning, and everything was fine. I went to the bathroom and climbed back into bed, Then I was up again at 5:00 AM. This is not unusual. I haven’t had a full night’s sleep in years. And getting my medication adjusted to make things more normal seems to be … [Read more...] about Is It My Depression Medicine or Am I Just Edgy Today?
Even My Depression Tells Me I Should Be Paying Attention
Photo by Sara Kurfeß on UnsplashWho knew staying focused would be so difficult.It is Sunday morning, shortly after 8 AM. I just spent close to 45 minutes scrolling through the internet on my phone. Up before 8AM, I had planned to do some writing before everyone else got up for the day.That didn’t work out the way I thought it would.And I seem to get suckered into the same types … [Read more...] about Even My Depression Tells Me I Should Be Paying Attention
Why Am I Letting My Depression Control My Feelings?
I saw a great poster this morning, which identifies and defines 6 common feelings.I can identify with sad; I see that a lot.Calm was one I had missed. I always thought you went from sad to happy. There was never anything in between. Or at least that is what I had always thought. In fact, there are 60 or more common emotions, feelings. Just do a Google search and you will see … [Read more...] about Why Am I Letting My Depression Control My Feelings?
How Using the Change Triangle Helps Me Cope with Depression
Is the Change Triangle my tool for moving forward with my depression?I first wrote "moving forward FROM my depression." What was I thinking? My depression and I are together until the end. Two peas in a pod, Ying and yang. And to think that I am moving away from depression is not a realistic outlook. Now there are times when I feel it is possible. And over the years, I have … [Read more...] about How Using the Change Triangle Helps Me Cope with Depression
