I am having trouble managing my thoughts and feelings with so many of my resources closed. I'm blaming my lack of motivation on not having face to face meetings. And my recovery feels stalled.In SMART Recovery, I have learned that at the heart of recovery lies their 4-Point Program. My journey has taken me from point one to point three. The four-points are:Building and … [Read more...] about Pandemic Closings Aside, My Depression Recovery is Still Open For Business
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Cinco de Mayo – Another Casualty of Coronavirus?
Today we are encouraged to meet and celebrate.Even if our roots are not Mexican, for a few hours, we are all Mexican. Today is marked with gatherings of people. Those of Mexican descent and all the rest of us wanna be's for the day. Today is a day of celebration. Cinco de Mayo has always included large crowds.And parades, with the crowds lining the edges of the … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo – Another Casualty of Coronavirus?
What Happened to the Good Old Days?
I understand I have depression and the world is experiencing a pandemic.My new normal is to live a balanced life with depression. I expected up days and down days, that is life even without depression. The only thing that stays the same is that nothing stays the same. But that thinking can be countered with, the more things change the more they stay the same.Any way you look at … [Read more...] about What Happened to the Good Old Days?
COVID-19 is Not the Present I Had Expected
With my first anniversary of my hospitalization for MDD, I count the mental health tools I now have as my anniversary presents.Now I am speaking about the tools I use to deal with my Major Depressive Disorder, not the tools I use to change the oil in my truck. These tools and coping skills have provided me with the hope that I am able to live a balanced life with … [Read more...] about COVID-19 is Not the Present I Had Expected
Did I Miss My Anniversary?
No, I did not miss my wedding anniversary.I know that date and will be forever grateful for it. As we approach 40 years of marriage, there is so much to be thankful for. But that is not for a few more months. We have marked this occasion together every year since our first. But that is not what just passed.I’m pretty sure a year ago, I was still in or had just been released … [Read more...] about Did I Miss My Anniversary?
