Today, I am alive and thriving.However, I know that:Depression in the United States…Affects over 18 million adults (one in ten) in any given year.3Is the leading cause of disability for ages 15-44.4Is the primary reason why someone dies of suicide about every 12 minutes. – over 41,000 people a year.5In comparison: homicide claims less than 16,000 lives each year, according … [Read more...] about Two Years Later, My Depression Has Lifted
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Pandemic Closings Aside, My Depression Recovery is Still Open For Business
I am having trouble managing my thoughts and feelings with so many of my resources closed. I'm blaming my lack of motivation on not having face to face meetings. And my recovery feels stalled.In SMART Recovery, I have learned that at the heart of recovery lies their 4-Point Program. My journey has taken me from point one to point three. The four-points are:Building and … [Read more...] about Pandemic Closings Aside, My Depression Recovery is Still Open For Business
Maybe the change in barometric pressure has me feeling down
I cannot put my finger on it.Today has been blah. Not overly bad, not overly good, just blah. My to-do list was long. The self-care part for me was to be outside, on the front porch, drinking my coffee, no cell phone, no laptop, just me and nature. That part of the day was relaxing. After that, I worked my list. I did manage to get the trash and recycling to the landfill … [Read more...] about Maybe the change in barometric pressure has me feeling down