I came across this quote as I was catching up on world events this morning.“Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” - Lucille BallThe fact that I grew up watching Lucille Ball made this even more special for me.I have heard this idea before and am still trying to make this my own mantra. “I … [Read more...] about Love Yourself First, And Everything Else Falls into Line.
Africa
Was Reducing My Wellbutrin a Good Idea?
It seemed like such a good idea when my psychiatrist and I discussed it.Reducing my daily Wellbutrin from 450 mg. to 300 mg. seemed like a no-brainer. After all, winter has been mild, and the days are getting longer. I have spent more time outside this winter than I did last winter. And I am still draped in the afterglow of traveling to Africa.During our trek up Kilimanjaro, I … [Read more...] about Was Reducing My Wellbutrin a Good Idea?
Is My Anxiety Because I Am Still Unpacking from Africa?
It’s the age-old dilemma, which came first?Am I feeling anxiety and unsettled because I am still unpacking, cleaning, and putting away my climbing clothing and gear from my trip to Africa? Or is it the baskets of washed clothes, my boots, and my down jacket still clogging up the laundry room that make me feel large amounts of anxiety?Either way, things in my home office are … [Read more...] about Is My Anxiety Because I Am Still Unpacking from Africa?
What Made Depression Almost Keep Me From Summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro?
We reached the summit in seven days, but day four almost ended my attempt.How did I think the entire trip would be rain free? What caused me to optimistically think that there would be no rain and the climb would be all monkeys and giraffes in the wild? I had looked at long-range forecasts for Tanzania, and Africa before leaving America. The website even had forecasts based on … [Read more...] about What Made Depression Almost Keep Me From Summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro?
