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“I Suffer From Depression.” Here’s What I Am Learning.

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Is It OK That I’m Good, But Not Too Good?

March 11, 2022 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Is it OK that I am just good? I am struggling with depression and am trying to control the one things I can, my attitude towards events.

Now don’t get me wrong, I am genuinely thankful to be mentally where I am. And I am thankful for all the support I have been given, and the tools I have learned. There is so much about depression I did not know. For instance, some depression can be situational. The loss of a job or a loved one’s death can bring on this type of depression. Biological depression is inherent, … [Read more...] about Is It OK That I’m Good, But Not Too Good?

Why Do I Think I Need a Day Off?

February 12, 2022 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Why do I think that I need a day off? Self-care has not been a thought of mine lately, but that is really what I need.

But if I do not act on that idea, then so what? I have felt like I needed some time off since early December. In fact, staying relaxed, and in the moment has gotten harder and harder to achieve. I can see very few moments where I have accomplished this. Recently, I spoke with a couple about my grandson and their grandson. We spent almost 3 minutes comparing notes as … [Read more...] about Why Do I Think I Need a Day Off?

I Pulled Out My Early Warning Action Plan this morning

February 8, 2022 by Depression Is Not My Boss 1 Comment

I am pulling out my wellness recovery action plan to see what I wrote about my early warning signs that I can use to stay well

I wrote it almost three years ago and hoped I’d never need it. However, I am darn glad I did. Creating it was a big part of one specific weekly session I attended at On Our Own. There was a workbook each of us was given during the first meeting of the group. The leader went through a section of the workbook during each session. The class size was as small as four some … [Read more...] about I Pulled Out My Early Warning Action Plan this morning

Depression Cannot Keep Me from Being Thankful

January 7, 2022 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

depression cannot keep my from being thankful

I am thankful for: The fact that I am still alive after a lifetime ( over 60 years) living with high-functioning depressionMy family as they continue to support me, love me, and enjoy my companyMy ability to make choices for I can always choose my attitude towards eventsMy dog, for the unconditional love she sharesThe four seasons, each reminding me of the change’s life … [Read more...] about Depression Cannot Keep Me from Being Thankful

My Trying LED Light Therapy Is Making Depression Mad

December 27, 2021 by Depression Is Not My Boss 2 Comments

Why is depression mad that I am trying light therapy to reduce the winter blues?

My psychiatrist mentioned light therapy for SAD during my last medication management session. This year I realized back in early November that the days were getting markedly shorter. By 5 PM, if it was overcast outside, the sky was almost black. And the days just before Winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, seemed exceedingly devoid of light. Now we are 6 days on … [Read more...] about My Trying LED Light Therapy Is Making Depression Mad

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I write My Concealed Depression to create Mental Health AwarenessHello, I am Joel. I have Major Depressive Disorder.  I am genuinely determined to figure out my personal relationship with depression. With 40+ years of living with concealed depression, I write my blog to find answers. 

I once got so carried away searching for answers that I even earned a  certification in  SMART Recovery. 

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