Photo by Cerys Lowe on UnsplashIf the rock was like the one that pushed me to the hospital, I’m not sure I would be here.That morning, the rock was so massive and the hill so steep, I couldn’t imagine how I was going to move it. Just the thought of pushing against it was impossible to think about. Everything was numb, and the rock was there staring at me.It felt like it was … [Read more...] about I’m Still Pushing That Rock Up the Same Hill
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Why I Say That I Am No Longer Evergreen
Photo by Kayla Warner on UnsplashAnother post about my lifelong struggle to face major depressive disorder (concealed depression)They say you always remember your first time. Well with my `depression, that is not true. For me, major moments stand out, including what I came to call “my lost year.” But most of my depression, up until 4 years ago, is one big blur. In hindsight, it … [Read more...] about Why I Say That I Am No Longer Evergreen
Pure Joy With Depression? It Makes Me Feel Good All Over
I admitted that I was feeling good to my Psychiatrist on Wednesday.My 3-month medicine management appointment was first thing in the morning. I was early, as usual, and I caught up on my email using my phone while waiting for my doctor. My Psychiatrist was happy to see me.She told me that when she checked her appointments last night, she was thrilled to see I was her first one. … [Read more...] about Pure Joy With Depression? It Makes Me Feel Good All Over
Can I Be Happy With My Birthday?
Or would the correct term be joy, a core emotion?Either way, I suppose this is a milestone of birthdays. It has been coming for a while. There was nothing to do but allow it to tick forward, a day at a time, until now it is the big day.I turn 65 today.Now I can finally take advantage of the senior discount at Denny’s. Just kidding. It’s been so long since I was in a Denny’s … [Read more...] about Can I Be Happy With My Birthday?
How to Use Coping Statements for Self-Care During the Holidays
How will you cope with the holidays?That is a question I am asking myself. Each year presents different challenges. When the kids were young, it was making sure Santa had time to get the presents under the tree before the kids awoke.My coping statement then was “we have done this before; we can do it again.”As the kids became young adults, the challenge was to get them up for … [Read more...] about How to Use Coping Statements for Self-Care During the Holidays
