Photo by Pawel Czerwinski on UnsplashI want to say that I have figured it out and have all of the answers.If I could say, “I understand what and why,” that would be amazing. And by saying that, I would be saying that my depression will never appear again. In the past, my trips to the abyss have been lengthy and very brutal. So I want to never, ever again, circle the drain. But … [Read more...] about What I Have Learned About My Depression
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I Learned Something About Working with Others Today
Photo by Sivani Bandaru on UnsplashIt appears that I am very bad at it.I would like to think that I have a knack for working with others and inspiring them to do their absolute best. And often this is true. Most of the managers, supervisors, and employees that report to me seem to get my ideas and execute them. Perhaps it’s because I treat them the way I would want to be … [Read more...] about I Learned Something About Working with Others Today
Was it Depression’s Fault I Did Not Meet My New Therapist Last Night?
It wasn’t that I didn’t have an appointment.And it wasn’t for inattention on my part. Or at least it felt that way to me. I called my employer's Care network. And I answered all their questions. They wanted to know if I preferred a male or a female therapist. I explained that I have worked with both.All I want is someone who I can talk with and possibly connect with.Now I may … [Read more...] about Was it Depression’s Fault I Did Not Meet My New Therapist Last Night?
Why Am I Thinking “What Was I Thinking Anyway?”
Is it true that by thinking it so, I can be anyone I want to be?Or is it that I can be any way I want to be? Or is it that I can think anyway I want to think? So many choices and all have their merits and drawbacks. I suppose that being anyone I want to be could imply that I am thinking a certain way. Having a specific attitude would create a certain look, feel, and response to … [Read more...] about Why Am I Thinking “What Was I Thinking Anyway?”
Depressed? Why I Hadn’t Considered Myself as Having Depression
Photo by Hello I'm Nik on UnsplashI have been depressed, with high-functioning (concealed) depression for over 50 years.It wasn’t until I spent 4 days in 5 East that I faced my depression. Until then, I had gotten through each episode and never looked back. There was no critique, no sense that I should do something different. It was over so let’s just move on and forget all … [Read more...] about Depressed? Why I Hadn’t Considered Myself as Having Depression
