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 Am I So Busy Doing Everything Except …?
I tell myself I am better than most because I do not spend hours each day watching viral cat videos.Yes, I’m the guy who is always busy. There is always a project to plan, start, or finish. I am busy at work and busy at home. I always have a list. Mostly my list is written. Many times, the list is on the back of an envelope or an old receipt that I found on my dresser. At work … [Read more...] about Why Am I So Busy Doing Everything Except …?
What are the best coping skills for depression?
Skimming articles on depression, I came across one from GoodRX. The article listed its ten best coping skills for depression. I thought about what they had written and pictured how I would use each of these ten coping skills.Here are my responses to GoodRX’s list of the best coping skills for depression.1. Do one self-care activity – I am still working on this one. Not being … [Read more...] about What are the best coping skills for depression?
Depressed? Why I Hadn’t Considered Myself as Having Depression
Photo by Hello I'm Nik on UnsplashI have been depressed, with high-functioning (concealed) depression for over 50 years.It wasn’t until I spent 4 days in 5 East that I faced my depression. Until then, I had gotten through each episode and never looked back. There was no critique, no sense that I should do something different. It was over so let’s just move on and forget all … [Read more...] about Depressed? Why I Hadn’t Considered Myself as Having Depression
What Makes Self-Care Keep Evolving?
Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash It still amazes me that I am allowed to take care of myself.The whole idea of putting on one’s own oxygen mask before helping others has been foreign to me. Or should I say that in the past it has been foreign. Recently, I have made a concerted effort to include my own needs in my plans. This can be seen in my attitude towards things I always … [Read more...] about What Makes Self-Care Keep Evolving?
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