Why is this so darn hard? What is it that is keeping me from doing this? I set my alarm with the most optimistic of intentions and fall asleep. But something goes sideways between the time I go to bed and the time I had picked to get up. And I hit the snooze alarm. Heck today, I reset the alarm about an hour before I had planned to get up, avoiding the snooze … [Read more...] about I just want to get out of bed
concealed depression
How could I miss a dose? – Doing the drugs Part III
I have gone through this before. In fact, that is why I got the seven-day pill caddy. On Saturday, after I take my Prozac, I fill the tray for the following week. In each section, I add two 20 Mg. Prozac pills, giving me a clear record for each day. When I first get up in the morning, I take the two pills before leaving the bathroom. At any point in the morning, I … [Read more...] about How could I miss a dose? – Doing the drugs Part III
Can I Really Unplug?
I know this works with my computer, but applying unplugging to my own self-care seems a stretch. I don't have time to try it today. But I will try it tomorrow and let you know how it works! READ: Our lives are about making choices … [Read more...] about Can I Really Unplug?
New attitude, new focus, new desk location?
Right now, I have moving my desk on my list with a lower priority than scheduling my colonoscopy. But the truth is, each time I move my desk, I get a renewed sense of purpose. The actions of cleaning, organizing, and then actually moving the desk gives me a "fresh start." And happily, I have learned many other ways to help with my attitude and fresh starts. One of the … [Read more...] about New attitude, new focus, new desk location?
Depression Isn’t a Choice
It is easy to see how even I can view depression as a scam people perpetrate on themselves and others. Break your leg, it is obvious. Toothache? We all know it’s time to go to the dentist. No energy for months at a time, forcing yourself to do what you must to get through the day? Just get it together. I’ve heard it all over the … [Read more...] about Depression Isn’t a Choice
