Photo by Total Shape on Unsplash172.5 pounds is where I bottomed out after returning from Africa.And if I had let the scale finish this morning, it would have read 185 and something. But as soon as I saw the 185, I jumped off the scale and did not let it finish and lock in a weight. After all, if it’s not in writing, it's not official. Yet my body can tell that it’s real.It has … [Read more...] about I’m Gaining Weight – Can I Blame My Depression?
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My Depression Has Me Catastrophizing Instead of Fixing My Sleep Problem
Photo by Rehina Sultanova on UnsplashI have only been using the CPAP machine for two days, but already the morning fog is lifting.It’s possible that CPAP may have helped me a few years ago. But then, the issue ended up being my medication. Once I switched from Prozac to Wellbutrin, I was able to get out of bed and meet the day. I am still so thankful for my new psychiatrist who … [Read more...] about My Depression Has Me Catastrophizing Instead of Fixing My Sleep Problem
Depression Has Made the Low Bar to Entry Seem Impassable
I want to take advantage of my employer’s online mental health resources.But depression has made the low bar to entry seem impenetrable. All I need to do to set up an account and access the resources is to supply the access code number issued by my company.I don’t have an access code.I followed the directions, downloaded the app, and can see the end. All I need to do now is … [Read more...] about Depression Has Made the Low Bar to Entry Seem Impassable
