For some reason, I thought I was special. I was sure that certain things only happened to me. My life and experiences are unique, but I was positive that my trials and tribulations were one of a kind, no one had ever lived through what I have lived through. Generally, I think this way in terms of the “bad†things that I have … [Read more...] about Guess what? I am just like everyone else
What depression has cost me
Here’s my answer to “what is the best thing to ever happen to me?”
The answer is at once stunningly easy and ever so complicated. Obviously, being born was a highlight. Without that, none of this would be possible. And there are key benchmarks along my life’s journey that stand out. These include, but are not limited to: Learning to readLearning to swimGetting my first job delivering papers at age 10 so I would … [Read more...] about Here’s my answer to “what is the best thing to ever happen to me?”
I’m Still Breaking Up With Depression
It turns out it is not “one and done.†There is a lot of work in breaking up with depression. “It’s not you, it’s me†comes to mind. I know how cliché that is, but it is a way of breaking up without trying to hurt anyone’s feelings. My … [Read more...] about I’m Still Breaking Up With Depression
Depression Wants Me to Keep Secrets Again
Since I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder, I have learned just how secretive depression is. And I have learned many of the sneaky trick’s depression has used with me over the past 43+ years as it kept a hold over me. The craziest part about my relationship with depression is that it always makes me feel like I am in control. Worse, the ideas … [Read more...] about Depression Wants Me to Keep Secrets Again
Self-care Lets Me Not Give a “Darn” About Others
I’m pretty sure that word is not PC these days. But self-care is all the rage in support groups. I have written a lot about putting on my own oxygen mask first, before helping others. It makes sense when you look at it from a safe distance. Yet when I examine it up close and personal, my motives seem much less altruistic. My motives end up seeming … [Read more...] about Self-care Lets Me Not Give a “Darn” About Others
