I have been struggling with how to share what my life has been like for the past four weeks. There are friends, relatives, and business associates that I want to tell. My dilemma is how to tell them, how much to tell them when to tell them. Is my need to tell them a way to justify my behavior? I’m telling myself it is a noble thing to do, to alert others … [Read more...] about How do I tell people I have depression? Or should I?
What depression has cost me
Now I’m keeping score
Well, maybe its more of a written record. The best way to create new thought patterns and new behaviors is to practice them. And I found a three-page checklist that will remind me to use my new skills. Taking the time to acknowledge my thoughts, feelings, and actions is a big step. I found a list of emotions. Printing this out, I am better able to describe them. Separating … [Read more...] about Now I’m keeping score
Life goes on…
“long after the thrill of living is gone.†I never thought I would feel like the John Mellencamp song. Remember, with concealed depression, I was always the guy with the most positive attitude. I was jumping out of bed in the morning, anticipating what the day would bring. My motto has been for years, “I love getting up in the … [Read more...] about Life goes on…
I’m afraid to tell you this
People should be able to have Depression without adding the fear of being labeled. Depression creates unhelpful thinking patterns that feed into our culture’s stigma about mental health issues. Feeling the need to be guarded about our condition only gives depression a stronger grip. I know, I have spent most of my life denying I have depression and hiding it … [Read more...] about I’m afraid to tell you this
How Did This Happen? I’m Me!
For the past two hours, I have been me. Not super happy or sad, just me. How is this possible? My depression had been keeping me from myself. The Prozac must have reached a saturation point in my system. Or the hand of fate moved it to the side. Or my decision this morning to block out chunks of time for my depression, and chunks of time to work, is … [Read more...] about How Did This Happen? I’m Me!
