It is easy to live in the future. No one to bother you, everything is exactly as you imagine it and the grass is greener on your side of the fence. But I am finding out that living in the future has its costs. It is not free. And the price I am paying may not be worth the perks I am getting. I am still a huge believer in my own abilities. There have been many … [Read more...] about Am I asking the right question?
depression and anxiety
101 ideal activities for my new life with depression
As I make progress and hash out some of the underlying issues that have caused my depression to intensify at different times in my life, I am beginning to see the value of visualizing my new future. I asked for professional medical attention 5 months ago because I have lost my focus. I could NOT see any way forward. I was up against the wall and could not see the … [Read more...] about 101 ideal activities for my new life with depression
My progress is my own business
How I stack up against others is not the issue. I end up “shoulding†all over myself when I think about others. Either I “should have helped,†“I shouldn’t have helped,†“I should have seen…†or … [Read more...] about My progress is my own business
I do the same thing every morning
There seems to be a routine in place. I didn’t realize I was so predictable. It doesn’t matter when I go to bed, I am up between 7 and 730 am. I put a t-shirt on and my slip-on sandals and head to the bathroom. After using the facilities, I take my Prozac. In order to make sure that I do not miss a dose, or take a second one because … [Read more...] about I do the same thing every morning
What are you telling me and why should I care?
This is not how I like to feel. Yet last night, that is exactly what was going through my mind. It wasn’t “tell me more,†it was, “when are you going to shut your pie-hole?†I feel terrible admitting that I had these thoughts swirling through my head as the person was talking. You are … [Read more...] about What are you telling me and why should I care?
