In the grand scheme of things, it will make little difference if I am focused.But to me, being focused is a step closer to happy. I am in the green zone today. I am not happy, but I am close. If I am Focused, I could be Ready, too. The green zone consists of:All these feelings are not something I can share with my depression.I know my depression is smart enough to … [Read more...] about Maybe I’m Just Focused and My Depression Doesn’t Know?
medication
Was Reducing My Wellbutrin a Good Idea?
It seemed like such a good idea when my psychiatrist and I discussed it.Reducing my daily Wellbutrin from 450 mg. to 300 mg. seemed like a no-brainer. After all, winter has been mild, and the days are getting longer. I have spent more time outside this winter than I did last winter. And I am still draped in the afterglow of traveling to Africa.During our trek up Kilimanjaro, I … [Read more...] about Was Reducing My Wellbutrin a Good Idea?
Depression Cannot Keep Me from Being Thankful
I am thankful for:The fact that I am still alive after a lifetime ( over 60 years) living with high-functioning depressionMy family as they continue to support me, love me, and enjoy my companyMy ability to make choices for I can always choose my attitude towards eventsMy dog, for the unconditional love she sharesThe four seasons, each reminding me of the change’s life brings … [Read more...] about Depression Cannot Keep Me from Being Thankful
What Will Vacation Feel Like As I Change Medication?
I’m completely off my feed.And I have been since Sunday. It is hard to stay focused on anything other than my almost 16-month-old grandson. The trip up from Virginia included an overnight stop in New Jersey. This was a chance to visit with my son and daughter-in-law. They were warm and very hospitable.Then it was pork roll and egg for breakfast as I headed on to … [Read more...] about What Will Vacation Feel Like As I Change Medication?
What Makes Me Feel Like A Visitor in My Own Body?
Why do I feel as if I am the only person sitting in the audience?Things that gave me joy are happening and I am not joining in. Making a call to my 94-year-old Mother is hard. There was a time when I would check in every night on my way home from work. Now I use the fact that she is in an Assisted Living community to justify putting off making a call.Mom doesn’t have an actual … [Read more...] about What Makes Me Feel Like A Visitor in My Own Body?