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“I Suffer From Depression.” Here’s What I Am Learning.

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My Family Vacation Was About Having Fun Without Depression

September 19, 2021 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

going on vacation without depression let me focus on family

The last four days have been marvelous. I couldn’t have written a better script for our time together. There was plenty of group times, especially at meals. Several of us took turns cooking. And those that didn’t cook, cleaned up. There were three generations in the house. Brother, sister, brother-in-law, wife, daughter, sons, daughters-in-law’s, niece, her son, and my … [Read more...] about My Family Vacation Was About Having Fun Without Depression

What Am I Worried About, It’s Just the World?

August 18, 2021 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

My depression has me thinking unhelpful thoughts

I am all over the place today, but If you read to the end, I finally get out what I’m thinking.Authors Note Our heatwave on the east coast is mild compared to the temperatures recorded on the west coast. And we have been spared raging wildfires like the ones consuming thousand and thousands of acres in the northwest. A few days of afternoon thunderstorms, some with damaging … [Read more...] about What Am I Worried About, It’s Just the World?

A Decision To Control My Attitude With 101 Coping Statements For Depression And Anxiety

August 8, 2021 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

How I Use 101 Coping Statements For Depression and Anxiety

Being in control is important to me. I think most people seek this in some fashion. Even the most depressed and anxious people have their limits. And I know there are lines I will not cross. Sometimes I learn where these lines are when I explode. Tamping down my responses, I am a powder keg ready to explode. I pack more and more emotions into this vessel, in my attempts … [Read more...] about A Decision To Control My Attitude With 101 Coping Statements For Depression And Anxiety

Is Your Employer Supporting the Physical and Mental Health of Employees In The Pandemic?

February 24, 2021 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Studies suggest it depends on who you are. When IMB polled Company Executives, they found 80% or more agreed or strongly agreed that they were being supportive. While many companies have not instituted hazard pay programs (or Superior service pay), others have. And those executives can point to these programs as evidence the company is being supportive. The study found … [Read more...] about Is Your Employer Supporting the Physical and Mental Health of Employees In The Pandemic?

Why Did I Take Two Wellbutrin? – Doing the Drugs Part VIII

September 13, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

I took two doses of Wellbutrin XL 150 mg as I felt stressed and anxious and my doctor was not available

I tried to call my doctor first, but I procrastinated, and then they were closed. Then I remembered I could get a message to my Doctor using My Charts. In our area, at least, all the doctors’ offices are going to this electronic communication system. I can see upcoming appointments, test results and even notes from my doctor’s visits. I assumed I would get a response by the … [Read more...] about Why Did I Take Two Wellbutrin? – Doing the Drugs Part VIII

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I write My Concealed Depression to create Mental Health AwarenessHello, I am Joel. I have Major Depressive Disorder.  I am genuinely determined to figure out my personal relationship with depression. With 40+ years of living with concealed depression, I write my blog to find answers. 

I once got so carried away searching for answers that I even earned a  certification in  SMART Recovery. 

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