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My Concealed Depression

Hilary Jacobs Hendal

Why didn’t I know it’s a compass for living?

September 3, 2019 by Depression Is Not My Boss

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It’s easy to blame others. It’s easy for me to be defensive when someone I love questions my answer. My mind is often three to five steps ahead before the person even gets the entire sentence out of their mouth. I am time traveling and living in the future. It is a competition to get to the correct answer first. I have already … [Read more...] about Why didn’t I know it’s a compass for living?

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In April 2019, I was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder with suicidal ideation. By writing things out, I am learning more about my relationship with depression. 

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