My Concealed Depression

My thoughts on my lifetime of Major Depressive Disorder with suicidal ideation.

self care

Even Non-Essential Citizens Need Self-Care

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Gov. Northam forcing certain non-essential businesses in Virginia to closeRead the article here It is easy to get caught up in the Corona Virus Pandemic. The uncertainty it is causing has jolted the financial markets, caused people to horde toilet paper and Ramen Noodles and put most people on edge. Everyone is learning two new words, “social … [Read more...] about Even Non-Essential Citizens Need Self-Care

7 Reasons I’m Tired of Being Tired

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Five months of mostly cloudy. My mind is not clear and crisp on most days. And for the first hour or two after I finally get up, my mind is the foggiest.  I am yawning, even though I have been in bed for over 8 hours. If that translated into 8 hours of sleep, my mornings might be different. After I first fall asleep, I begin a cycle of waking up at 1 AM, 3 … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons I’m Tired of Being Tired

Everybody wants me, so when do I self-care?

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Our accountant is waiting for the rest of my tax information. Changing to in-network doctors, my insurance company is waiting for the names and dates of appointments I have set up. My Peer Support Advocate is waiting for me to call her with an update. The furnace guy is coming for our 6-month check-up and will be waiting at the door. And my dog is waiting for her … [Read more...] about Everybody wants me, so when do I self-care?

Depression Isn’t Always Depressing.

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Or is it depression can be depressing? How about, depression is depressing? I want to believe the first one. In fact, I have been struggling with this for the past few days. Why am I so negative? Why am I seeing the bad, not the good, the challenge, not the reward? This whole idea is beginning to sound like a commercial. I have been exploring my attitude a lot … [Read more...] about Depression Isn’t Always Depressing.