Photo by Kostiantyn Vierkieiev on Unsplash She wanted me to know that my therapy was not being scored, that there would be no test later. There are no right or wrong answers. And everything I say in therapy stays in therapy. But after three sessions, I can understand why she would say that. Lighten up was what I heard, don’t be so hard on yourself, or something equivalent is … [Read more...] about Why Did My Therapist Want Me to Lighten Up?
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I’m Getting Ready To Tell Work That I Have Depression – Part II
[ I published this in July and it is now September. After a few months of additional procrastination, I am finally going to share my news. After all, I'm not getting any younger. And, I have had two therapy sessions with a new therapist. These are already reminding me of the strength I have within. Now it is a matter of using that strength to follow through. If my story can … [Read more...] about I’m Getting Ready To Tell Work That I Have Depression – Part II
Can I Really Beat My Depression?
Photo by kevin Baquerizo on Unsplash My personal history aside, I feel my gut saying the outcome is at best 50-50.There have been times in my life where depression has been the driving force. And yet there have been years where depression was missing. And I spent most of my life denying that my having depression was even a possibility. I knew there were times where things were … [Read more...] about Can I Really Beat My Depression?
Depression and I Are Spending Another Memorial Day Together
Photo by Valentino Funghi on Unsplash The truth is, I should be thankful I am still here.Celebrating Memorial Day this year marks 5 years since I spent 4 days in 5 East. From that experience, I am still finding out new things about my depression. For instance, did you know that my depression can hold its breath for 7 minutes underwater? Well, neither did I. But it wouldn’t … [Read more...] about Depression and I Are Spending Another Memorial Day Together
Why Does Everything Still Look the Same?
I was in Northern Virgina, near Sterling 5 years ago.I had gotten a contract to teach resume writing to IT students at NVCC, Northern Virginia Community College. There I held 6 – three-hour sessions over 4 days. They have many campus locations in the northern Virginia area. Some days, I was teaching one session in the morning at a campus up north, and in the afternoon, I was … [Read more...] about Why Does Everything Still Look the Same?
