Being stronger than my depression isn't always possible for me. But right now, I am feeling the need to be strong. I have a list of things I need to accomplish and my procrastination, I have decided, is over. So I am off to my list, no time for a long journal entry today. "Strike while the iron is hot" and all that. READ MORE: Why do I set challenges for myself? My … [Read more...] about Today, I’ve got this
self care
Self-care Lets Me Not Give a “Darn” About Others
I’m pretty sure that word is not PC these days. But self-care is all the rage in support groups. I have written a lot about putting on my own oxygen mask first, before helping others. It makes sense when you look at it from a safe distance. Yet when I examine it up close and personal, my motives seem much less altruistic. My motives end up seeming … [Read more...] about Self-care Lets Me Not Give a “Darn” About Others
Progress, Not Backsliding is What’s Happening
I am happy today that I am making progress in my life with depression. Progress is the word. It is what I am doing. There are days when I haven't realized I was making progress. Ok, there have been weeks at a time where I wasn't sure what the next step was. Now I know "depression is not my boss." Lately, though, I am more aware of my progress. This is very, very … [Read more...] about Progress, Not Backsliding is What’s Happening
I’m Sending Up Flares, But No One See’s My SOS
I have let my self-care take a back seat to the events unfolding around me. I’ve tried to send signals that something is not right. This includes saying to people “something is not right.†I’ve been writing about how I have had major trouble getting out of bed in the morning. This has been an issue … [Read more...] about I’m Sending Up Flares, But No One See’s My SOS
My First Snow Day of the New Decade
The weather forecast predicting snow was correct. It will snow here for the next few hours. This will make driving to work interesting. But this is a cause for celebration in my book. I have plenty of wood on the porch, the generator is full of gas if we lose power, and we have plenty of flashlights, lanterns, and candles. Plus, we have several toboggans and be a big … [Read more...] about My First Snow Day of the New Decade
