My Concealed Depression

depression is not my boss

I’m Getting Ready To Tell Work That I Have Depression – Part II

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[ 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?

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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 … [Read more...] about Can I Really Beat My Depression?

Love Yourself First, And Everything Else Falls into Line.

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I came across this quote as I was catching up on world events this morning. “Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.†- Lucille Ball The fact that I grew up watching Lucille Ball made this even more special for me. I have heard this idea before and am … [Read more...] about Love Yourself First, And Everything Else Falls into Line.

I’m Getting Ready to Tell Work That I Have Major Depressive Disorder

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I originally wrote letters to my employees, boss, and the company I work for 2 ½ years ago. Talk about being chicken s&^t. While I haven’t followed through, I am still thinking that telling the world is the next logical step. That telling the world will help others. More importantly, I feel that it will help me. Finally, I have put my real name on my blog. The big … [Read more...] about I’m Getting Ready to Tell Work That I Have Major Depressive Disorder