Photo by Yu Wang on UnsplashI say that, but I cannot convince myself that I mean it.I could list 100’s of positive assertions, including:Heck, I have even made up one: “I have depression, depression does not have me.”But repeating these mantras day after day, situation after situation goes only so far. In the end, there must be movement, action of some sort. Getting yourself … [Read more...] about I’m More Than a Plucky Saying on Pinterest ™
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Is It My Depression Medicine or Am I Just Edgy Today?
Photo by freestocks on UnsplashI know for a fact that something is going on in my body today.So, I was up about 1:30 AM this morning, and everything was fine. I went to the bathroom and climbed back into bed, Then I was up again at 5:00 AM. This is not unusual. I haven’t had a full night’s sleep in years. And getting my medication adjusted to make things more normal seems to be … [Read more...] about Is It My Depression Medicine or Am I Just Edgy Today?
Why Can’t I Laugh Out Loud Anymore?
Photo by Tim Mossholder on UnsplashI have asked myself “why can’t I laugh out loud anymore?The whole idea of laughing is not part of my daily routine. In fact, it is not a part of my routine at all these days. I can see that something is funny, but I am not able to laugh, to show an emotion about it. And this is true whether it is a joke being told, or a situation I am in that … [Read more...] about Why Can’t I Laugh Out Loud Anymore?
Even My Depression Tells Me I Should Be Paying Attention
Photo by Sara Kurfeß on UnsplashWho knew staying focused would be so difficult.It is Sunday morning, shortly after 8 AM. I just spent close to 45 minutes scrolling through the internet on my phone. Up before 8AM, I had planned to do some writing before everyone else got up for the day.That didn’t work out the way I thought it would.And I seem to get suckered into the same types … [Read more...] about Even My Depression Tells Me I Should Be Paying Attention
It Snowed Last Night, And My Depression Is Letting Me Write About It
Photo by Ant Rozetsky on UnsplashThe snow was heavy, intense, and brief.In less than an hour, it dropped an inch, which piled up mostly on parked cars. After I looked out once, I decided to look again before going to bed. The snow had already stopped. I’m not sure when the stars came out, but the morning dawned clear and crisp.It was tolerable outdoors until the wind began to … [Read more...] about It Snowed Last Night, And My Depression Is Letting Me Write About It
