Originally published May 29, 2019 It hit me the other day—I don’t double-check my pills anymore. For so long, that little ritual was part of my mornings. Shake the bottle. Look at the label. Roll the pill around. Push it onto my tongue just to be sure. And now? I just take them. No second-guessing. No hesitation. It feels almost … [Read more...] about Why Do I Double-Check Before Swallowing? 6 Year Update
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Why I Struggle With Self-Care
Photo by Sydney Rae on Unsplash Do you struggle to be kind to yourself, to provide support and self-care? Do you feel frustrated when you can’t take a moment for self-care, even when you pick the time and place? You make excuses for yourself and say I’ll relax later. Self-care needs to wait while … [Read more...] about Why I Struggle With Self-Care
Is My Depression or My Medication Making Me Dizzy?
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash It has been 10 days since I went to my General Practitioner about a pinched nerve. My GP gave me the Three, Two, One Prednisone medication. After completing the pill regime, I expected to have the pain heading to the door. It hasn’t left, so far. And it moved from my left lower back to the left front, between my knee and where my leg … [Read more...] about Is My Depression or My Medication Making Me Dizzy?
Depression Was Happy That I Was Neglecting Self-Care
I just thought I was overly busy. But then, I noticed that each day was clipping along, and I was becoming a spectator. No longer was I seizing the moment, setting aside time for me, or even thinking about tomorrow. Events were driving me. Then I spoke with my therapist. “If you don’t put your own oxygen mask on first, how can you … [Read more...] about Depression Was Happy That I Was Neglecting Self-Care
Depression Isn’t Always Depressing.
Or is it depression can be depressing? How about, depression is depressing? I want to believe the first one. In fact, I have been struggling with this for the past few days. Why am I so negative? Why am I seeing the bad, not the good, the challenge, not the reward? This whole idea is beginning to sound like a commercial. I have been exploring my attitude a lot … [Read more...] about Depression Isn’t Always Depressing.
